Iran war cost tops $40B and billions more monthly, budget analysis finds
A budget analysis reveals that the ongoing military campaign against Iran, launched in February by President Donald Trump and the Israeli government, has exceeded $40 billion in costs. The conflict continues to incur billions in monthly expenses and has significantly depleted U.S. military weapons stockpiles.
The ongoing bombing campaign, which President Donald Trump launched alongside the Israeli government in February, has also significantly reduced American military weapons stockpiles, according to the analysis.
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