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Jul 21, 2026
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Iran war cost now US$37.5B, Hegseth says while asking for more funding
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U.S. NEWS
Iran war cost now US$37.5B, Hegseth says while asking for more funding
By Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press
Posted July 21, 2026 5:12 pm
Updated July 21, 2026 5:13 pm
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The number of U.S. service members killed in the war with Iran has risen to 17 after nine straight days of back-and-forth missile strikes. The escalating tension is sending oil and gas prices soaring again, as traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz nearly grinds to a halt. The latest round of strikes against Iran, ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, are in response to the deaths of U.S. soldiers 1st …
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