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Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion

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Left-leaning 1

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The Washington Post left
U.S. military officials estimate that the Trump administration’s war with Iran has cost more than $47 billion through mid-October, a rise of more than $3 billion over the past several weeks, according to a document reviewed by The Post. https://wapo.st/4iKKTJh

Center 2

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Indiana Gazette Online center
Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion
WAVY.com center
Defense Dept. says cost of Iran War is increasing

Right-leaning 2

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Las Vegas Review-Journal right
Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1B - Las Vegas Review
WJAC right
Pentagon: Iran war costs hit $47.1 billion as weapons replacement drives surge

Unrated, estimated and state media 4

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TRT World state media · Turkey
Pentagon puts Iran war bill at $47B as midterm election pressure mounts
Hays Post
New update on the cost of the war with Iran
Daily Lead Pakistan
US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion
Muslim Network TV
US military costs for Iran war surpass Pentagon’s earlier estimate