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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-12

Pentagon Assesses Iran War Costs, Downplays Munitions Worries

Defense Secretary Hegseth informed a congressional panel that the US is prepared for escalation or de-escalation in the Iran conflict, estimating potential war costs at $29 billion while addressing munitions concerns.

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