US officials estimate the cost of operations involving Iran has reached $50 billion, doubling the Pentagon's previous $25 billion projection. The figure excludes long-term costs and destroyed equipment.
US officials report that the cost of operations involving Iran has reached nearly $50 billion, a figure that doubles the Pentagon's initial $25 billion estimate and excludes expenses for destroyed equipment and long-term liabilities.
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US officials report that the cost of operations involving Iran has reached nearly $50 billion, a figure that doubles the Pentagon's initial $25 billion estimate and excludes expenses for destroyed equipment and long-term liabilities.
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