Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says - Reuters
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The Trump administration estimates a war with Iran would cost over $11 billion in just six days.
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The Trump administration has calculated that a war with Iran would cost over $11 billion within the first six days of conflict, according to a source. The estimate comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate following recent military confrontations in the region.
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