Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is putting billions on the US till

President Trump's joint military campaign with Israel against Iran has cost $11.3 billion in ordnance alone during its first six days, according to Pentagon figures disclosed to lawmakers—a significant expenditure that contrasts with Trump's 2024 campaign promises to curtail government spending and avoid foreign wars. The bombing campaign, which began on February 28 and resulted in hundreds of Iranian deaths, does not include additional operational costs such as troop deployment, meaning the total expense will be substantially higher as the conflict continues. The Pentagon's disclosure highlights a gap between Trump's stated fiscal conservatism and the rising bills for sustained military action in the Middle East. The ongoing nature of the conflict suggests costs will mount further, adding pressure on the federal budget and potentially complicating the administration's stated fiscal agenda.