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Inspector general confirms munitions shortfall

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The Pentagon inspector general confirmed a munitions shortfall from the U.S. war with Iran and said operations cost about $33 billion, despite denials from Trump and the White House.

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Apparently, we're spending even more than the Department of Defense on the illegal war.
Americans Have Spent $100 Billion More on Fuel During the Iran War
Higher gasoline and diesel prices have led many families to save less and curb spending elsewhere.
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:13 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

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‘The US can’t lose’:
Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings
Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.
www.politico.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:08 PM

by David Darmofal

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Darline Graham Nordone supports this. @drannieandrews.com doesn't.
headquartersnews.bsky.social Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 5h
Trump's war in Iran has reportedly cost every American household an additional $1,760 this year.
September 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM

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Trump's war in Iran has reportedly cost every American household an additional $1,760 this year.
September 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM

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The impacts of the Iran war will intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict.

Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline threaten to elevate what had been a shipping crisis into a broader disruption of oil.
Analysts predict gas price jump, long disruption from damaged pipeline
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov announced he will not clear the Trump administration’s proposed $2.8 billion sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns that those munitions would not be used in accordance with U.S. and international law.
September 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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The Pentagon's top watchdog confirms: an ammunition shortage has arisen due to the war in Iran

Donald Trump and several members of the administration had previously vehemently denied that this would happen, and the White House, despite the inspector general's findings, persists with this version.

The Pentagon's top watchdog confirms: an ammunition shortage has arisen due to the war in Iran
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by Robert B. Reich

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The Iran War is out of control. Gas prices are about to hit record highs. Families are struggling to make ends meet. The threat of AI looms.

But Republicans already delivered tax cuts for corporations and billionaires — so Mike Johnson is sending the House home.

"Promises made, promises kept."
September 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM

by Ian Bremmer

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iran war in numbers (approx.):

$38 billion spent… >60% of interceptors used… diesel at $6.27 per gallon.

masterful gambit, sir.
September 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM

by Matthew Bunn

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US law requires recipients to use US-supplied weapons in ways consistent with international humanitarian law. Israel’s slaughter of Palestinians has clearly violated IHL. It’s time to stop illegally fueling the killing.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
Breaking News: The Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel that includes heavy bombs, according to a U.S. official.
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The package includes 40,000 one-ton bombs and would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
nyti.ms
September 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM

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"The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion sale of heavy bombs to Israel, according to a U.S. official, in what would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions there even as American public support for the country declines."
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs (Gift Article)
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Reposted by Greg Linden

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Trump bombed Iran again in early Sept, ending a month of not bombing and hoping things improve.

They didn't.

US "accomplishments":

-Sunk a tanker
-Killed 5 at a wedding
-Fail to get others to sanction Iran
-More US bases damaged
-Houthi advances in Yemen
-Attacks on Saudi oil industry

My latest:
Trump’s Iran Failure Deepens
More airstrikes, new sanctions, expanded regional fighting, and no end in sight
www.arcdigital.media
September 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Reposted by Henry Jones

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JD Vance is a pathological liar. “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, far more than previously acknowledged.”

www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
September 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Americans have collectively spent $107,000,000,000 more on gas and diesel during Trump's Iran war.
September 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM

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American troops ANONYMOUSLY sent photographs to CBS News to show the damage Iranian missiles and drones have done to the bases they are living on.

The Pentagon is LYING about the war per Hegseth’s orders. He and the rest of Trump’s incompetent administration need to be impeached immediately.
Photos of damage done to American bases in the Middle East by Iranian missiles and drones.
September 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM

by David Rothschild

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It is hard to articulate how insanely stupid & destructive the war against Iran has been, but as one clear data point, there is no reason to assume the price of gas would have been anything other than flat had Trump not chosen to start his absurd war.
September 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM

by Gerald Friedman

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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM

by Ryan Enos

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But, see, with the $5,000 bonus coming your way, that isn't so bad.

www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/o...
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.
www.cnbc.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM

Reposted by Henry Jones

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New CBO analysis shows as of August 1, Iran war has:
•Cost taxpayers $38 BILLION or ~$250,000,000 PER DAY
•Raised inflation & raised global energy prices
•Will raise interest rates on treasuries

Where are the MAGA “fiscal conservatives” on Iran?🤔 Oh right, Trump’s fascism & hypocrisy is the point.
September 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Reposted by Henry Jones

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The Iran War has now cost the average U.S. household around $1,760, according to an analysis from Moody’s.
September 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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