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US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate

Reuters · Daily Maverick
Published 28 Oct 2026, 3:52 pm·just now·1 min read
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WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.

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