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<item><title>Pentagon Seeks Billions to Cover Iran War Costs</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy#u17608</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:17:14 +0000</pubDate><description>The US military is requesting supplemental funds to address spending that exceeded early estimates. This follows the June 16 peace agreement. The administration is now working with Congress to replenish these resources.What's confirmed:The Trump administration requested roughly $88 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran conflict.The Pentagon earmarked $67 billion of that request for its own needs.Still unconfirmed:The Pentagon asked Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover the cost of the Iran war.The war caused rising oil prices and disrupted trade routes.</description></item>
<item><title>Economic and Military Costs of the US-Iran War</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-the-iran-war-cost-the-pentagon-the-economy#u12710</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:32:10 +0000</pubDate><description>The conflict between the US and Iran has halted following a peace agreement signed on June 16. President Donald Trump has claimed victory as the US seeks to replenish military funds. The war has spurred a shift toward renewable energy and solar power in Southeast Asia.What's confirmed:The conflict between the US and Iran lasted 108 days.A peace agreement was signed on June 16.President Donald Trump has stated that Americans have won the war.Still unconfirmed:The Pentagon reported the war cost $29 billion.One Harvard economist estimates the conflict will eventually cost more than $1 trillion.Op</description></item>
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