Pentagon: Up to USD 1.1 billion cost for Iraq, Syria

The Pentagon has spent as much as USD 1.1 billion on US military operations against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria since the mission began in mid-June, including more than USD 62 million alone in Navy airstrikes and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
US Central Command says the Navy has dropped roughly 185 munitions, including 47 cruise missiles launched from ships in the region. Central Command, in data released yesterday, said Air Force fighter jets have far exceeded those numbers, launching close to 1,000 munitions. The USD 62 million is only for Navy munitions. No costs were provided for Air Force munitions.

The Pentagon has struggled to come up with specific cost figures for the Iraq and Syria operations. Officials say it has cost an average of USD 7 million to USD 10 million daily since June.