$37.5 billion Iran war cost adds pressure to US decisions
The Pentagon is weighing a possible reduction or repositioning of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf after months of war with Iran exposed vulnerabilities at American bases and pushed the conflict’s estimated cost to $37.5 billion. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also sought billions in additional funding to replenish weapons and sustain military readiness. The debate could reshape America’s long-standing military footprint in West Asia.
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