Operation Epic Fury against Iran has cost US taxpayers $11.3 billion in its initial six days, straining advanced missile defense systems due to Iran's tactic of using low-cost drones to deplete adversary resources.Amidst escalated military actions and an FBI alert regarding a potential drone attack on California from a vessel off the US coast, Iran's leadership has transitioned following the death of Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei reportedly injured and the IRGC's influence growing.International divisions are evident, with some US lawmakers advocating for aggressive action while Democrats express concerns about vague objectives and open-ended conflict.Gulf states resist pressure to join the war, fearing escalating costs and disruption to energy markets, as analysts question the efficacy of initial strikes and the handling of
Iran's nuclear material.