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Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports that up to $3 billion more is being spent on the war each month, depending on the intensity of fighting.

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The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.

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Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates

The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.

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Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office

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Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion

The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.

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Iran War Has Cost U.S. Nearly $40 Billion and Fueled Inflation, CBO Finds

The report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the war will cost the country another $2 billion to $3 billion each month it continues.

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