Pentagon shares eye-watering amount the US have already spent on Iran attacks in one week! – story-veterans.com

The intersection of surging energy costs and massive unbudgeted military spending is creating a perfect storm for inflation. Economists warn of a looming “stagflation” scenario, where economic growth stagnates while consumer prices continue to climb. For families already grappling with stagnant wages, the war in the Persian Gulf is no longer a distant geopolitical headline; it is a tangible presence in every monthly statement, affecting everything from the cost of heating a home to the price of groceries transported by diesel-reliant logistics networks.

[Image illustrating the rise in US regular gasoline prices since the start of the February 28 offensive]

The scramble to fund “Operation Epic Fury” has also sparked a heated debate in Washington regarding national priorities. Critics of the administration point out that the $6 billion spent in the first week could have covered substantial domestic initiatives, such as funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or significant investments in infrastructure. As the Department of Defense prepares to ask for tens of billions more in supplemental appropriations, lawmakers are bracing for a protracted political battle over the sustainability of such a high-cost campaign.