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The U.S. war with Iran cost about $38 billion through July, the Congressional Budget Office said, and a Pentagon watchdog reported hundreds of damaged base structures and depleted munitions.
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks: The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt a recent attack on Jordan, as Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks
The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt an attack on Jordan.
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks: The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt a recent attack on Jordan, as Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Iran seems to have really smart, highly trained, military engineers, who can make the most of diminished capacity. The US has Hegseth’s weird obsession with creating a military containing only people who look like him.
CBS News Exclusive: New photos reveal widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Iran seems to have really smart, highly trained, military engineers, who can make the most of diminished capacity. The US has Hegseth’s weird obsession with creating a military containing only people who look like him.
Reposted by Stephen A. Meserve, James Goodwin
CBO analysis: The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
September 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
CBO analysis: The Iran war has cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
That’s >$246 million per day, on average.
CBO says the war has raised inflation and global energy prices, citing reduced traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and says it’ll raise interest rates on treasuries.
40,000 More One-Ton Bombs to Israel!
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September 16, 2026 at 12:13 AM
40,000 More One-Ton Bombs to Israel!
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This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
This is a major escalation of the war. As yet unreported in most US corporate media. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war.
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
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.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
the Iran war is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans.
Trump’s Kennedy Center sabotage is complete
Trump can’t put his name on the building — so he’s closing it instead.
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September 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
the Iran war is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans.
The IRAN WAR is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans
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GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Supreme Court rejects Trump and Republicans’ election plans.
www.nbcnews.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The IRAN WAR is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans
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Reposted by Jonathan Wolff, Marc Lynch, James M. Thomas
CBS News Exclusive: New photos reveal widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
cbsn.ws
September 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
CBS News Exclusive: New photos reveal widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
by Marc Lynch
Good NYT piece on just how screwed Gulf states feel by the failure of the US war on Iran and American inability to protect them from its consequences
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
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Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran (Gift Article)
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Good NYT piece on just how screwed Gulf states feel by the failure of the US war on Iran and American inability to protect them from its consequences
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
by Menzie Chinn
CBO on US-Iran War costs (ex-base repair); 2026 PCE defl inflation 0.5 ppts higher than baseline #EconSky
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September 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
CBO on US-Iran War costs (ex-base repair); 2026 PCE defl inflation 0.5 ppts higher than baseline #EconSky
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NEWS: Trump's war in Iran has cost taxpayers almost $40 BILLION and drove nearly HALF of inflation.
It's a conservative estimate, excluding damage to U.S. bases, destroyed munition supplies, and higher costs like gas and groceries—per the Congressional Budget Office.
It's a conservative estimate, excluding damage to U.S. bases, destroyed munition supplies, and higher costs like gas and groceries—per the Congressional Budget Office.
September 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
NEWS: Trump's war in Iran has cost taxpayers almost $40 BILLION and drove nearly HALF of inflation.
It's a conservative estimate, excluding damage to U.S. bases, destroyed munition supplies, and higher costs like gas and groceries—per the Congressional Budget Office.
It's a conservative estimate, excluding damage to U.S. bases, destroyed munition supplies, and higher costs like gas and groceries—per the Congressional Budget Office.
by Shibley Telhami Reposted by Marc Lynch
The Congressional Budget Office Estimates It Will Take 5 Years to Replace Interceptor Missiles Lost in the Iran War So Far.
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Congressional Watchdog Puts War Costs at $38 Billion, Estimates 5 Years to Replace Interceptors
A nonpartisan congressional watchdog estimates the war with Iran is likely to cost an additional $2 billion to $3 billion a month.
www.wsj.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Congressional Budget Office Estimates It Will Take 5 Years to Replace Interceptor Missiles Lost in the Iran War So Far.
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“We’re stuck in this position of trying to build something new while maintaining some of the old. We need to snap out of this external protector syndrome.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM
“We’re stuck in this position of trying to build something new while maintaining some of the old. We need to snap out of this external protector syndrome.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/w...
Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam www.juancole.com/2026/09/pent...
Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) - The Department of Defense report on the Israeli-US war...
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September 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam www.juancole.com/2026/09/pent...
by Shibley Telhami Reposted by Marc Lynch
"Iran has inflicted heavy damage on U.S. installations across the Middle East since February, much more than had been previously disclosed."
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Pentagon Watchdog Reveals Devastating U.S. Losses in Iran War
The Defense Department’s inspector general reports a major munitions shortfall—and damage to U.S. bases throughout the region.
www.yahoo.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"Iran has inflicted heavy damage on U.S. installations across the Middle East since February, much more than had been previously disclosed."
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by Greg O’Brien
An immense price to pay for an unnecessary war that will not be won by the U.S.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
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Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.
www.aljazeera.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
An immense price to pay for an unnecessary war that will not be won by the U.S.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
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by Scott Lucas
US military: 2 "fishing boats" which they struck yesterday were being used by #Iran 's Revolutionary Guards in an attempt to snatch an American drone
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UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 201 --- #Houthis Take Control of #Yemen 's Red Sea Coast and #BabAlMandeb Strait
#IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #SaudiArabia
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UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 200 - Houthis Take Control of Yemen's Red Sea Coast and Bab al-Mandeb Strait - EA WorldView
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis take control of the country's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait with seizure of port city and islands.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
September 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️