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Democrats Demand Iran War Cost Transparency | US News
Fifty House Democrats, many veterans, are demanding transparency on the soaring cost of the U.S. war with Iran—now stretching over five months and already costing an estimated $37 billion, with 18 American lives lost. Lawmakers warn the financial toll is crushing families amid rising prices, while conflicting Pentagon estimates suggest costs could hit $80–100 billion. With the military depleted and Congress asked for $67 billion more, the conflict’s impact on energy markets and household budgets is undeniable—and some lawmakers suspect the administration may be profiting from the chaos, even…
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