
How long can the US afford to wage war on Iran?
The cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran has been mounting since the conflict began on February 28.
In the first six days of ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ the US spent $11.3 billion. By day 12, that figure surged to $16.5 billion.
As of March 19, new estimates suggest the total has crossed the $18 billion mark. So, how much longer can the US afford to wage war as Iranians fight back with its stockpiles of cheap drones and ballistic missiles?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Frank Rose
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Defence Policy
Mark Cancian
Senior Adviser at the…
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