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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth clashed with Democrats over the Iran war's $25 billion cost, troop deaths in Kuwait, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
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Pete Hegseth clashed with Democrats over the Iran war's $25 billion cost, troop deaths in Kuwait, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Mamdani urged King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during the monarch's state visit to the US
US jury convicted Mohammad Sharifullah of conspiring to support Islamic State but deadlocked on his direct role in the Kabul airport bombing that killed 183 people
Global Sumud Flotilla says Israeli military speedboats illegally surrounded its vessels in international waters, jamming communications and issuing threats
Trump faces mounting pressure to end the war, which is unpopular even among his base, raises fuel costs for Americans and unsettles US allies
Dubai Police dismantled three criminal syndicates and nine fraud centers in a joint operation with the FBI and Chinese police, arresting 276 suspects.
