US bombs Iran for 11th night; Hegseth puts war cost at $37.5bn
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The United States launched airstrikes on Iran for an 11th consecutive night, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war has cost $37.5 billion. President Donald Trump threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain, prompting Tehran to threaten an expansion of the conflict.
The Strikes
US warplanes bombed targets across Iran for the 11th straight night, according to Pentagon officials. The campaign has involved over 2,000 sorties since it began, with strikes hitting air defense systems, missile sites, and command centers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the $37.5 billion cost figure during a briefing at the Pentagon.
Nuclear Threat
President Trump said the US would attack Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground nuclear enrichment facility, 'pretty soon, and very heavily.' The site, located in central Iran, is believed to house advanced centrifuges. Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned that any strike on nuclear facilities would trigger a 'proportional and devastating' response, including potential attacks on US allies in the region.
What's Next
The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency session on Friday to discuss the escalating conflict. It remains unclear whether diplomatic channels remain open, as both sides have ruled out negotiations while hostilities continue.
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US bombs Iran for 11th night; Hegseth puts war cost at $37.5bn
