US spent $12B since start of strikes on Iran, says White House economic adviser

The US has spent around $12 billion since the start of the joint strikes along with Israel on Iran, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, as the Trump administration sought to reassure the public about the economic impact of the conflict, Anadolu reports. “The 12 billion was what I was briefed has been spent so far,” Hassett told CBS News, clarifying that it is not what a six-week campaign would cost. He added that the administration did not anticipate needing to seek additional congressional funding, saying existing weapons stockpiles are sufficient to continue operations. The figures are consistent with previous reporting by the New York Times, which cited a Pentagon briefing that estimated the cost at more than […]