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Iran War’s Cost Grows to $43.6 Billion in New US Military Estimate
- On Friday, the Pentagon informed Congress that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion since it began in February, representing the highest official estimate for the ongoing conflict.
- According to United States Central Command, expenditures include $28.1 billion for spent munitions, $11.2 billion for operations, and $4.3 billion for lost weapons, with another $1.5 billion covering fuel.
- Military officials noted that this estimate omits potential billions in damages to U.S. facilities across eight Middle East countries, alongside long-term costs like veterans' healthcare and disability compensation.
- Diminished stockpiles of defensive missile interceptors have caused alarm among U.S. and NATO officials as Army Patriot and THAAD systems face high demand throughout the conflict.
- The Congressional Budget Office projects the war will continue to cost $2 billion to $3 billion monthly, sparking economic inflation concerns as the November midterm elections draw near.
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The US Department of Defense's cost estimate far exceeds the US$38 billion Parliament's Budget Office projected for war spending until August 1.
·Las Condes, Chile
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The conflict with Iran cost American taxpayers $43.6 billion as of September 3, according to a report from the Central Command (CENTCOM), whose area of operational responsibility primarily includes the Middle East and North..
According to Punchbowl News, which reviewed the report, $11.2 billion was spent on operations, $28.1 billion on replenishing ammunition, and $4.3 billion on replacing lost...
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Independent EspañolThe cost of the U.S. war with Iran amounts to 43.6 billion, affecting oil prices and markets. Monthly spending is around 3 billion. U.S. forces face 18 casualties and more than 830 injured. The lack of interceptors worries Europe and Saudi Arabia, as the conflict continues.
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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