Military● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 7:23 PM
Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT US · Middle East
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.
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