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According to NBC News reporting, Pentagon officials briefed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that the first six days of military operations involving Iran cost $11.3 billion. However, senators noted this figure did not include complete costs such as munitions replacement, making the total actual expenditure higher than the stated amount.

A 2020 report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated initial military operations against Iran would cost approximately $3.7 billion for the first 100 hours. This estimate reflects direct operational costs including munitions, fuel, and immediate personnel expenses, but does not include long-term costs, sustained operations beyond the initial period, or reconstruction expenses. The estimate was based on a specific limited strike scenario rather than a full-scale war.