Source: Fox News
Summary
Pentagon officials estimated that the cost of the Iran war was over $11.3 billion during the initial six days of the conflict, according to a closed-door briefing with legislators. The estimate did not include expenses such as military buildup and personnel costs prior to the first strikes. Senator Jack Reed sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pressing for information about the costs of the war. The war-related outlays come as the US national debt nears $39 trillion and gas prices surge at home.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Pentagon officials brief legislators on the cost of the Iran war. The estimate is over $11.3 billion for six days. Senator Jack Reed asks for more information. President Trump justifies the war on Truth Social. The national debt and gas prices are mentioned. The war is framed as a necessary expense to stop an “evil Empire” from having nuclear weapons.
Numbers and costs are presented as facts, while the justification for the war is presented as a matter of conviction.
Author: Evan Null
