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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has disclosed that the ongoing US military operation in Iran has cost an estimated $25 billion so far, marking the first official public breakdown of the conflict’s financial toll.\n\nActing Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst told the House Armed Services Committee that most of the expenditure has gone toward munitions, alongside operational costs and equipment replacement linked to the ongoing campaign.\n\nDuring the hearing, Hurst confirmed that the figure represents current spending on the conflict but did not specify whether it includes long-term costs such as rebuilding damaged infrastructure or replenishing military stockpiles.\n\nLawmakers pressed the Defense Department for clarity, with top Democrat Adam Smith noting that Congress had been waiting for a formal cost assessment since the start of the war.\n\nThe disclosure comes as the US continues military operations in Iran, including the deployment of additional forces and naval assets to the region. The conflict, which began in late February, has already led to casualties among US troops and broader economic impacts, including pressure on global energy markets.\n\nThe Pentagon is expected to submit a more detailed supplemental funding request to Congress once a full cost assessment is completed.\n\nThe post Pentagon says Iran war costs $25bln to US treasury appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Pentagon says Iran war costs $25bln to US treasury"
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