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Pentagon Seeks More Funding as War With Iran Costs U.S. About $40 Billion
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50% centerFirst reported by Mako · 3 days ago
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What happened
A CSIS analysis says the U.S. war effort against Iran cost about $40 billion, with ammunition the largest expense. The Pentagon has requested more funding as Washington works to replenish weapons stocks. Iran’s oil exports have surged after an agreement with the U.S., bringing in an estimated $2.7 billion in nine days.
- 01U.S. war costs against Iran are estimated at about $40 billion.
- 02Ammunition alone accounted for roughly $26 billion, according to CSIS.
- 03The Pentagon has sought $80 billion more, including $20 billion urgently.
- 04Iran exported 36 million barrels of oil in nine days after the deal.
- 05Sanctions had cut Iran’s economy by an estimated $37 billion annually.
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