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US War on Iran Cost $12.7 Billion in First Six Days
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A new report indicates that the US war on Iran has already cost $12.7 billion within the first six days of conflict. This substantial expenditure covers a range of military activities, including deployment of personnel, operation of equipment, and utilization of resources in the region. The financial burden of the war raises concerns about the long-term economic implications for the United States.Articles about this topic
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The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Here’s how it’s been spent – in charts
Now, the total is likely to have exceeded $18bn and counting. Where are America’s war dollars going, in a war that was never declared in the first place? Continue reading...
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Pete Hegseth again uses Iran war update to tear into media and assures Americans ‘we’re winning, decisively’
Hegseth berated the press for ‘calling into question every step’ of the war
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No timeframe for ending US war against Iran, says Pete Hegseth
US defense secretary suggests Thursday will be ‘largest strike package yet … death and destruction from above’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said on Thursday there is no “timeframe” for ending the US war against Iran and did not deny reports that the Pentagon could seek an extra $200bn in taxpayer funding.The military US-Israeli offensive began three weeks ago and continues to widen. Donald Trump threatened on
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Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War
The request, which the White House has not submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.
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US fighter jet forced to make emergency landing and is first plane hit by Iranian fire since start of war: report
The jet was forced to make an emergency landing in the Middle East, sources said
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Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room
The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon.
Read on New York Times →A look at the economic cost of the war in the Middle East
The team from NPR's The Indicator podcast takes a look at the economic costs of the war in the Middle East.
Read on NPR →Trump's disdain for renewables will make US 'biggest short-term loser' of Iran war, warns expert
Trump once called renewable energy a ‘scam’. Will the war on Iran make him change his mind?
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Republican Senate candidate tells Americans to ‘skip Starbucks’ to help support Iran war
A Republican Senate candidate has told Americans to “take one less trip to Starbucks” amid the economic strain caused by the ongoing Iran conflict.
Read on The Independent →Iran war: Trump lashes out at NATO over lack of Hormuz help
Trump called NATO allies "cowards" after multiple European officials ruled out sending naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Israel said it was continuing to strike "infrastructure" in Tehran. DW has more.
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