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Pentagon briefs lawmakers on cost of war on Iran – but true price tag remains unknown

Mar 12, 2026Center Left

The US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spendingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPentagon officials told top lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the cost of the war against Iran has already exceeded $11.3bn in its first six days, but…

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