Washington, March 10 (NationPress) The initial two days of U.S. military operations against Iran have incurred a staggering cost of approximately $5.6 billion solely in munitions, as reported by The Washington Post. This figure highlights the significant financial burden of the conflict, even as President Donald Trump implies a potential quick resolution.

This estimate, derived from data presented to Congress, indicates the value of sophisticated weaponry deployed during the early phase of the offensive, prompting discussions in Washington regarding the sustainability of such an intense military engagement.

According to U.S. officials referenced by The Washington Post, the Pentagon expended approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of the campaign, which has raised alarms among legislators about the rapid depletion of advanced weapon stockpiles.

The reported amount only accounts for the initial combat days and does not factor in the overarching operational expenses tied to troop deployments, aircraft maintenance, or naval asset upkeep, as noted by the publication.

Officials conveyed to the newspaper that this financial estimate was shared with Congress as the administration moves to secure further funding to maintain military operations.

The financial impact coincides with the launch of thousands of strikes by U.S. forces throughout Iran since the operation's commencement.

The frequency of these strikes has already sparked concerns on Capitol Hill that U.S. military capabilities may exhaust their reserves of high-tech munitions, as reported by The Washington Post.

Officials have also cautioned that a prolonged conflict could exacerbate inventory challenges, already strained by years of supplying weapons to Ukraine and fulfilling military obligations in Asia.

Several U.S. defense strategists have started reallocating resources from other areas to support the Middle East initiative. The newspaper noted that components of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system have been relocated from South Korea to the region.

Additionally, the Pentagon has utilized stocks of advanced Patriot interceptors to bolster defenses against Iranian drone and missile threats.

Defense analysts indicate that these actions carry strategic implications. Mark Cancian, who monitors U.S. weapon inventories, warned that reallocating air-defense systems could compromise American military readiness in other regions.

“The more THAADs and Patriots you deploy, the greater the risk you take in the Indo-Pacific and in Ukraine,” he stated, according to The Washington Post.

The ongoing conflict has also led to fatalities, with seven American service members confirmed dead since hostilities began; this includes six who perished in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and another who succumbed to injuries from an attack in Saudi Arabia, as reported by U.S. officials.