U.S., Israel Launch Massive Airstrikes on Iran, Rattle Beirut and Tehran

U.S. and Israeli forces carried out massive, coordinated airstrikes that struck inside Iran and sent waves of attacks that “shook Beirut and Tehran.”

“Defense Department officials told Congress that the estimate excludes many costs tied to the military buildup”

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The operation continued into its 12th day and expanded the war across the region.

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The New York Times described the campaign as an ongoing U.S.-Israeli operation with live coverage of the strikes and their fallout.

The strikes produced immediate regional reverberations with explosions reported in Beirut and Tehran.

Global markets reacted, with oil prices climbing above $100 a barrel.

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The reporting underscored both human and economic ripple effects of the campaign across the Middle East and international markets.

U.S. officials disclosed rapid, large-scale spending tied to the military action.

“Defense Department officials told Congress that the estimate excludes many costs tied to the military buildup”

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Pentagon officials told Congress the U.S. cost exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days.

Reporters noted the disclosed figure did not include many associated expenses and likely underestimates the ultimate cost.

Available reporting contains notable gaps and anonymity on key details.

The New York Times noted the briefing was "described by three people familiar with it, who spoke on condition of anonymity."

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