U.S. Spends $9 Million A Day On IS

The United States is investing heavily in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants, as figures released by the Pentagon shows that the U.S. spends more than $9 million a day on the war against IS.

In total, the U.S. has spent $2.7billion on the bombing campaign since it began.

The first breakdown of U.S. costs, released by the Pentagon, shows that two-third of the total bill has gone to the Air Force. This comes as Congress rejected legislation banning further spending.

An international coalition, led by the U.S., has been conducting air strikes in Iraq and Syria since last August.

Recently, the White House announced 450 advisers for Iraq, making the total number of military personnel reach 3,500.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $579 billion defence spending bill.

It also rejected an amendment calling for a stop to cash going on the fight against IS, unless Congress passed a new authorisation for the use of force.