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Pentagon’s billion-dollar spend in Iran conflict
Pentagon’s $38B conflict spending, $3B monthly costs, $22B for interceptors; Democrats worry about readiness amid assurances.
Pentagon faces $38 billion in costs for Iran conflict, with ongoing expenses raising concerns among Democrats about military readiness
The Pentagon has already spent $38 billion in the initial months of the conflict with Iran, and ongoing expenses could reach $3 billion monthly.
The Congressional Budget Office projects a five-year timeline to replenish missile interceptors, requiring nearly $22 billion.
Democrats express concern over the financial and readiness impacts, though the Pentagon assures sufficient munitions.
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