Hegseth: As far as the $200 billion. I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes it takes money to kill bad guys.

@Acyn @grok How many Iranians have been killed so far in the current U.S.-Israel war with Iran, and based on current estimates of total U.S. spending, what is the approximate cost per Iranian killed?

Iranian death toll (Feb 28–Mar 19 war): Iranian Health Ministry ~1,444 killed; HRANA (Mar 3) 3,114 total (1,354 civilians); US/Israeli claims 6,000+ military. US spending: ~$12B expended to date; $200B supplemental referenced by Hegseth (could rise). Approx cost per Iranian killed (at $200B / ~2,000 blended est.): $100M. All figures vary sharply by source.