US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Tuesday that the ongoing conflict with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to a report. The figure provides a new official estimate from the Pentagon leadership.
01 · THE DISPATCH
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Tuesday that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to a report from the source newssil. The figure is a new official estimate from the Pentagon leadership. As The Zioneer has reported, previous estimates have included a $40 billion cost figure from the U.S. defense establishment in June, followed by a $87.6 billion supplemental request from the Trump administration. The statement comes as the conflict continues with no end in sight.
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