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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

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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 3

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette right
Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion - Pittsburgh Post
Las Vegas Review-Journal right
Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1B - Las Vegas Review
The National Desk right
Pentagon: Iran war costs hit $47.1 billion as weapons replacement drives surge

Unrated, estimated and state media 8

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AsiaOne.com center · est.
US costs of Iran war rise to over $60b, according to Pentagon estimate, World News
timesdaily.com
Iran war costing American taxpayers $47.1 billion
TRT World state media · Turkey
Pentagon puts Iran war bill at $47B as midterm election pressure mounts
DT Next
Iran war's cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated USD 47.1 billion
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
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US Costs of Iran War Rise to Over $47 Billion, According to Pentagon Estimate