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From bravado to busted bases: Hidden cost of US-Iran war revealed

TOI correspondent from Washington: The war that Iran was supposed to lose in days if not hours has now lasted more than six months and is costing America billions – $33.4 billion to be precise. A Pentagon report and startling new photos of wreckage at US bases in the region…

The Times of India · Sep 16

The Pentagon Detailed Damages To Several U.S. Bases In The Middle East. New Photos Show The Extent.

CBS News published images sent by active service members, with one describing damage sustained as "major."

International Business Times · Sep 16

US House Moves To Pull Forces From Iran as Seven Republicans Join Democrats as Costs Climb Past $38B

The House has again voted to direct Donald Trump to end US hostilities against Iran, while a new estimate puts Pentagon costs at $38 billion as legal and political disputes continue.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

The Pentagon's Own Watchdog Just Confirmed What Trump Denied: America's Missile Stockpile Is Running Low

A Pentagon watchdog report confirms the Iran war cost $33.4B and drained THAAD and Patriot stockpiles — figures the administration denied.

Latin Times · Sep 16

Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says

The six-month U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion through August 1, with expenses projected to rise by $3 billion monthly, the Congressional Budget Office said. The conflict has depleted munitions stockpiles, raised energy prices and could increase inflation by 0.5% in early 2027, straining US defence readiness and…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Pentagon IG Warns $22.3 Billion Iran War Munitions Bill Is Triggering Massive US Weapons Shortages

The US spent an estimated $22.3bn on munitions during the first four months of its war with Iran, exposing inventory shortfalls and production bottlenecks that could hinder future conflicts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Trump foe Thomas Massie launches effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

The resolution stems from an ongoing feud after Hegseth traveled to Kentucky earlier this year to campaign against Massie in the Republican primary

The Independent UK · Sep 15

US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed

Damaging budget report estimates cost will grow by $3bn per month and stockpiles of weapons could take five years to rebuild

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Thomas Massie launches effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, and it’s over the allegedly illegal war that was not approved by Congress

Massie contends that Hegseth violated "his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States."

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

US Fury so 'Epic', it resulted in ammunition shortage

"The US has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types," Trump posted on social media on August 6. In another post September 9, Trump said the US has "virtually unlimited amounts" of mid- to high-grade ammunition-"far more than we could ever use for this, or for any other War."…

The Economic Times · Sep 15