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$25B Or $100B? Iran Drops Bombshell On Pentagon’s Hidden War Bill | Full Detail

| May 02, 2026, 01:00:26 AM | TOI.in
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has ignited a fierce debate, accusing the Pentagon of hiding the true cost of the war with Iran. Claiming the real bill has already hit $100 billion—far above official estimates—Araghchi says American households are quietly paying the price. Reports from CNN and experts like Linda Bilmes suggest the long-term cost could reach $1 trillion. With rising tensions, a fragile ceasefire, and mounting criticism, the real financial toll of this war may be far bigger than publicly acknowledged.

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