he need to replenish weapons stocks used during the initial wave of attacks. The study said U.S. forces fired more than 2,000 munitions during the first few days of the campaign, targeting Iranian military infrastructure including missile launch sites, air-defense systems and naval facilities. Much of the cost is linked to replacing high-value weapons and missile interceptors used in the strikes, the report said. Replenishing munitions stockpiles alone could account for more than $3 billion of the total. Analysts also noted that a significant portion of the spending was not previously included in the U.S. defense budget meaning additional funding could be required if operations continue at a similar pace. The financial impact of the war will depend largely on its duration and intensity, according to the report. Prolonged operations, expanded targets or increased missile exchanges could push the overall cost significantly higher. The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes in recent days, raising tensions across the Middle East and prompting international calls for restraint to avoid a wider regional conflict. Source: Al Jazeera