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US war costs in Iran estimated at $200 billion, far exceeding Pentagon's initial figures

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The war in Iran has incurred significant costs for the United States, with estimates varying widely. While the Pentagon initially reported $29 billion in direct military spending, experts suggest the true cost could be as high as $200 billion, factoring in troop deployment, repairs, and the replacement of munitions. Moody's Analytics estimates the financial impact on American taxpayers and consumers has already reached at least $132 billion, with long-term costs potentially extending for generations. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jacqueline Munis ·

    The Pentagon said Iran War costs $29 billion,but the real cost is closer to $200 billion—and counting

    Over time, the conflict will likely cost more than $1 trillion, according to one Harvard economist.

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