Iran War: US Spends $7.8 Billion in 24 Hours; How Long Can It Afford This Costly Conflict?

• US spent $7.8 billion (65,000 crore rupees) in the first 24 hours of conflict with Iran following coordinated attacks and retaliation.
• Missile costs are high: Tomahawk ($1.5-2M), SM-3 ($12-15M), Patriot ($4M); F-35 flight costs $36K/hr, B-2 $130K/hr.
• Deployment of aircraft carrier strike groups, destroyers, submarines, and various aircraft like F-35, B-2, and defense systems like Patriot and THAAD adds millions daily.
• Analysts project conflict costs: $6-15 billion for one month, potentially $100-200 billion for a year, adding to the US's $35 trillion national debt.
• The biggest economic threat is an oil shock from the Strait of Hormuz, potentially causing US inflation, recession, and a $100 billion global market shock.