Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
The U.S. military's cost for the Iran war has reached $43.6 billion as of September 3. U.S. Central Command provided this updated estimate to lawmakers this week. The figure represents the latest financial assessment of operations in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the conflict since it was...
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