US War with Iran Depletes Ammunition Stockpiles, Costs $11.3 Billion in First Week

WASHINGTON – The United States is rapidly depleting its weapons stockpiles and has experienced a drawdown of vital ammunition supplies as a result of the ongoing war against Iran. This news emerged in a report by the Financial Times on Friday, citing sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

During a closed-door briefing on Tuesday, Pentagon officials estimated the first six days of the US war with Iran had incurred a cost of at least $11.3 billion, according to the Financial Times report. MSN

Ammunition Concerns and Tomahawk Missile Usage

The rapid rate of ammunition expenditure has raised concerns regarding the escalating costs of the war and Washington’s capacity to replenish critical weapons, including advanced long-range Tomahawk missiles. The Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates US forces fired 168 Tomahawk cruise missiles during the first 100 hours of operations against Iran.

One source told the Financial Times, “That’s a huge Tomahawk outlay. The Navy will feel the impact for several years,” adding that the US is facing a funding shortfall that is unlikely to be resolved in the near future.

Broader Conflict Context

As of March 11, 2026, approximately 140 U.S. Service members had been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, according to the Pentagon. CBS News The U.S. Has also destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. USA Today

Despite these developments, President Trump has suggested the war will end “very soon,” while Iranian officials maintain their preparedness to continue attacks indefinitely and prevent oil exports from the Gulf. CBS News

Operation Epic Fury

The United States is conducting “Operation Epic Fury” with the objectives of eliminating Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal and production capacity, annihilating its navy, severing its support for terrorist proxies, and preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The White House

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on March 2, 2026, that the US is working to eliminate the threat of Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles and its navy. The White House

Asylum for Iranian Soccer Players

Six Iranian soccer players were granted asylum in Australia, with one player later changing her mind and deciding to return to Iran. CBS News