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CBO Report: Iran War Costs $38 Billion, Drives Up Inflation

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The Congressional Budget Office has assessed that the ongoing war with Iran has cost the United States approximately $38 billion through July and is contributing significantly to inflation. The nonpartisan agency projects continued monthly costs of $2-3 billion and estimates the conflict accounts for more than one-third of this year's inflation increase.

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Left-leaning outlets emphasize the substantial financial burden on taxpayers and the inflationary consequences of the military operation, framing the war as a driver of rising costs for American households and highlighting concerns about economic impact.

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