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U.S. Spends $37B in 5 Months on Iran | Salt Lake City News
The U.S. has already spent $37.5 billion in just five months on the Iran conflict—fueling troops, munitions, and base repairs—with the Pentagon now seeking an additional $67 billion to restock depleted weapons. Iran’s cheap drones are forcing the U.S. to deploy prohibitively expensive interceptors, some costing over 100 times more than their targets. Beyond weapons, costs include fuel, salaries, and infrastructure—raising alarms among lawmakers about the risk of a prolonged, costly war. While Republicans passed a $95 billion defense bill needing Senate approval, Defense Secretary stressed the…
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