Archive · 19 Sep 2025
US Strike on Iran: Costing $636 Million in Weapons Replacement
The U.S. military launched a strike on Iran, using various weapons like bombs and missiles.
The attack cost a lot of money, and the government is now asking for more funds to replace the weapons used.
The strike was called Operation Midnight Hammer.
The operation involved many planes, including stealth bombers.
The money will also be used to protect Israel from attacks.
The US used many different weapons including bombs and missiles.
The cost breakdown includes money for bombs, missiles, rockets, and defending Israel.
This is all part of the US's efforts to ensure the region's safety.
The U.S. military conducted a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The operation, named Operation Midnight Hammer, used various weapons, including bombs and missiles.
The Pentagon is seeking funds to replace weapons used in the strike and for defense of Israeli territory.
The budget includes $123 million for MOPs, $2.3 million for Small Diameter Bombs, $3.3 million for rockets, $9.9 million for lodging, and $498 million for THAAD interceptors.
The total cost of the mission is $636 million.
- Who
- The US military.
- What
- A strike on Iranian nuclear facilities using various weapons.
- When
- Earlier this year.
- Where
- Iran's nuclear facilities and Israel.
- Why
- To replace weapons used in the strike and to defend Israeli territory.
- Mission Name
- Operation Midnight Hammer
- Weapons Used
- GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, APKWS II rockets, GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-busters, Tomahawk cruise missiles
- Aircraft Involved
- F-22 Raptors, F-35 fighters, and refuelling tankers
- Total Cost of Replacements
- $636 million
- MOP Cost
- $123 million for 14 bombs
- Purpose of Fund Reallocation
- To replace expended weapons in the Iran strike and for defense of Israel