Pentagon reports $11.3 billion cost for first 6 days of Iran war to senators; actual figure likely higher, excludes munitions replacement—7 U.S. troops dead, 140 wounded as conflict enters 11th day

First 6 days of Iran war cost $11.3 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

Listen to this article with a free accountWASHINGTON — Defense Department officials told senators in a closed-door briefing Tuesday that they estimate the first six days of the war in Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, according to three sources familiar with the briefing.Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., told reporters Wednesday that he believes the amount is even higher, as the current figure does not include every aspect of the war.“I expect that the current total operating number is significantly ab...