Iran war price tag swells to about $50 billion, officials say
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Internal assessments reviewed by CBS News indicate the Iran war's cost is about $50 billion to date, roughly double the $25 billion Pentagon figure cited in congressional testimony, driven mainly by munitions use and replacement costs (including 24 MQ-9 drones) plus uncertain future base construction and higher fuel costs; experts warn total costs will continue rising.
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