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Pentagon burns billions in just 48 hours as Iran war spirals into the unknown

Mar 11, 2026Far Left

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have not formally authorized a war in Iran, though they may soon be expected to approve emergency funding for the endeavor without any projection from the Trump administration as to how long it may last or the full cost, not just in dollars but in American troop and civilian lives.Experts on defense spending interviewed by…

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