Live updates: U.S. estimates first two days of Iran war cost $5 billion in munitions

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Live updates: U.S. estimates first two days of Iran war cost $5 billion in munitions
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With oil prices soaring and then dipping, Trump vowed that if Iran blocks the crucial Strait of Hormuz, “death, fire and fury will reign upon them.” 

With oil prices soaring and then dipping, Iran warned it will not allow"a single liter of oil" to leave the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continueAn estimate the Pentagon sent to Congress says U.

S. spent $ 5 billion on munitions for the first two days of Iran war, The Associated Press reports. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of world’s oil passes — has caused one of the biggest oil disruptions in history, sending crude prices soaring and taking gasoline prices with them. Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and Gulf states Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his country will keep striking the Islamic Republic, saying the aim of the campaign was to overthrow its government. Scores of people have been killed across the Middle East, with the majority of casualties being reported in Iran and Lebanon. Seven U.S. service members have died. President Donald Trump sent mixed messaging on his timeline for the Iran war, calling it both a"short-term excursion" that would conclude “soon,” while also vowing to continue military actions until"ultimate victory" is achieved.

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