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CBO: U.S. war with Iran costs $38B, up to $3B monthly

The Congressional Budget Office reports the U.S. war against Iran has cost the DoD over $38 billion through Aug. 1, with ongoing costs of up to $3 billion per month depending on conflict intensity. This is the first official cost estimate, signaling a prolonged and expensive engagement. The figure underscores the fiscal burden of the conflict, which may influence U.S. policy decisions.

Kaieteur News2 days agoUS, IRengCredibility 16%View source

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Mosaic Score8.1

Confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.2

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#iran #us-military #defense-spending #cbo #war-costs

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activeJusticeGeopolitics12h ago

UN Alleges US War Crimes in Iran, Iran Crimes Against Humanity Amidst Ongoing Conflict

A UN fact-finding mission has found reasonable grounds to suspect US forces committed war crimes in Iran, specifically in two February attacks on a school and sports facility, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Concurrently, the mission concluded that Iran's violent suppression of January protests constitutes crimes against humanity, with over 4,200 verified deaths. These findings escalate international legal pressure on both parties amidst an ongoing, costly conflict.

↑ escalating·↑36 signals·IR, US, DE +4Score 5.8

activeGeopoliticsConflict9h ago