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Conflict & Security April 29, 2026 464 stories in this edition

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

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U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

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The Pentagon has poured tens of thousands of additional forces into the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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WASHINGTON, April 29 - The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price tag for the conflict.

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