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Democrats Demand Pentagon Disclose Full Iran War Costs

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  • Democratic senators demanded the Pentagon publicly disclose the full cost of the Iran war.
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren led the letter to Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command.
  • Pentagon estimated Iran war cost $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, excluding base damage.
  • Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Jordan.
  • Damage to Bahrain hampered resupply of USS Abraham Lincoln, worsening crew conditions.