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Pentagon’s estimate for Iran war grows to $29B

The Pentagon raised its estimate for the Iran war to $29 billion despite U.S. saying fighting has largely stopped.
WHO: The Pentagon
WHAT: Raised its estimate for the Iran war to $29 billion
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The estimate was increased despite the U.S. saying fighting has largely stopped.
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