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Iran war costs reach $37.5B, Defense Secretary says

The United States has spent about $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far, with estimates possibly rising beyond current projections through September and including pay, operations, and maintenance costs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a $67 billion supplemental funding request during Senate hearings as part of a broader GOP budget package, while the debate unfolded amid protests and warnings about a potential long-running conflict under the Trump administration.

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UK reports US bases for Iran strikes

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has authorized continued use of British bases by US forces for defensive strikes against Iran, maintaining the policy set by former PM Keir Starmer and allowing operations from Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to counter Iranian missiles and protect shipping routes. The move faces criticism from the British left and some lawmakers over potential complicity in war, as Trump issues militant warnings and legal concerns loom.

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