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Pentagon Iran War Bill Approaches $30 Billion
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Pentagon Iran War Bill Approaches $30 Billion

The US military's costs from the Iran war are closing in on $30 billion, with lawmakers demanding answers as the conflict's economic weight grows. Trump has renewed threats against Tehran even as he travels to China, where Taiwan arms sales are also on the agenda — a move that has rattled Asian allies by breaking long-standing US precedent.

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