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Pete Hegseth: The conflict has now cost an estimated $37.5 billion, up from $29 billion in mid-May.

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
The conflict has now cost an estimated $37.5 billion, up from $29 billion in mid-May.
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Pete Hegseth
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thefp.com

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Discussing funding for the Iran war

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