Pentagon officials discuss military strategy in the Middle East

The US military campaign against Iran has incurred approximately $6 billion in costs during its first week, with $4 billion allocated for munitions and missile interceptors. Around 4,000 Iranian targets, including missile launchers and naval vessels, have been hit, significantly reducing Iran’s retaliatory capabilities. The conflict, which intensified following US and Israeli strikes, has raised concerns over energy supplies and the potential impact on the US defense budget as further funding is anticipated.

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