Khaberni - Reuters reported, citing sources that President Donald Trump's administration revealed in a report submitted to congressional committees that it used ammunition worth $5.6 billion during the first two days of strikes on Iran.
The agency added that "congress members, who may soon have to approve additional funding for the war, expressed concerns that the conflict would deplete the U.S. military's supplies at a time when the defense industry is struggling to meet demand."
American circles started discussing the cost implications, and according to a report by the "Center for American Progress," the initial costs of the operation exceeded $5 billion by March 2.
Last Friday, Trump met with executives from seven defense industry companies, as the Department of War works to restock supplies, while the administration has not provided a public assessment of the conflict's cost, which began on February 28 in conjunction with Israel.
Democratic Party congress members are demanding more information, including public briefings from officials on issues including how the conflict affects the U.S. military's readiness to defend the country.
Administration officials held several confidential briefing sessions for congress members and their staff, and in his opening speech at the U.S. Senate sessions on Tuesday, Senator Chuck Schumer from the Democratic Party called for administration officials to appear before Congress for accountability.
Schumer said: "When it comes to sending our troops into danger, the American people need to understand why, but at this time, they do not even know why, and this must change."
Several congressional staffers confirmed that they "expect the White House to soon submit a request to Congress for additional funding for the war." Some officials noted that "the request might reach $50 billion," but others said that "this estimate seems modest."
