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Congressional Budget Office Estimates Iran War Cost at $38 Billion

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The Congressional Budget Office released an analysis estimating that the conflict with Iran has cost the United States approximately $38 billion from February 28 through August 1. The report also noted significant depletion of U.S. munitions stockpiles and cited limitations in data collection due to incomplete Defense Department responses.

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Left-leaning outlets emphasize the substantial financial burden of the Iran conflict, highlighting the $38 billion cost and concerns about depleted munitions, framing this as evidence of the war's significant resource drain on the U.S. military.

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