Iran War Cost Reaches $29 Billion, Pentagon Officials Reveal
Pentagon officials reveal the Iran war has cost $29 billion so far. Trump says he does not consider the economic burden on Americans.
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Hegseth Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Mounting Iran War Costs
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