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Trump’s War on Iran Could Cost Trillions via The Intercept — “My kids’ kids, and probably their kids, are going to be paying for this,” said one official briefed on the U.S war on Iran. The post Trump’s War on Iran Could Cost Trillions appeared first on The Intercept .

A potential U.S. war with Iran could cost trillions of dollars, according to officials briefed on the matter. The long-term economic impact would be significant.

More stories at resist47.news

#resist47 #IranConflict
#TrumpForeignPolicy
#EconomicImpact
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Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear.

A top Trump advisor estimates the Iran war has cost $12 billion so far. Pressure mounts on the administration as the mission's conclusion is uncertain.

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#resist47 #IranWarCost
#TrumpAdministration
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#MiddleEastConflict

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“The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
#PeteHegseth #Hegseth #ThePentagon #DOGE #DUIhire #Woke #Veterans #Waste #Hypocrisy #DoubleStandard #Military #MilitarySpending #RalphWaldoEmerson #Honor

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They say we’re too broke for universal healthcare. Then they spent $11B on a war.

#healthcare #healthcarereform #militaryspending #taxdollars #socialjustice #governmentpriorities #universalhealthcare #economicinequality #warvshealthcare #politicalcommentary #budgetcrisis #publichealth

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Only the best for our war fighters... Is any of this trickling down to our grunts. “Hegseth caught spending $2 million on Alaskan king crab, $6.9 million on lobster tails, $15.1 million on ribeye steak.” While they cut funding for those in need.

#inflation #DOGE #MilitarySpending #Trump #budget

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Congressman says he will not back more war funding without an endgame and cost estimate A congressman told a congressional exchange he would not support additional war funding unless the president lays out a clear endgame and the expected costs, arguing the administration has not presented a plan to bring Americans home.

A congressman demands a clear plan and cost estimate before supporting more funding for the war, questioning the administration's justification amidst rising domestic concerns.

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#US #CivicAccountability #MilitarySpending #CitizenPortal #PublicDebate #CongressmanWarFunding

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The average modern war costs over a trillion dollars. Are we damaging ourselves? #militaryspending
The average modern war costs over a trillion dollars. Are we damaging ourselves? #militaryspending YouTube video by Finn Harvor

The average modern war costs over a trillion dollars. Are we damaging ourselves? #militaryspending
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💸 Massive US War Spending Hike Raises Debt, Taxes, Doubts

👉Tariffs policies are unconstitutional, hurt domestic manufacturing, and sharply raise prices。

The promise to rein in this waste? Broken.🚨

Read the full analysis, and call for economic justice.

#US #Tax #MilitarySpending #IPB

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Out-of-control #militaryspending.

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U.S. forces spent an estimated $779 million in just the first 24 hours of their offensive against Iran, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency.

#USMilitary #IranConflict #DefenseBudget #OperationEpicFury #MilitarySpending

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🗣 Is Trump, who has also ordered strikes in Venezuela, Syria and Nigeria in recent months, too willing to use military force to advance US interests?

🤔AND, what affect does that have on everyday Americans...? #affordability #endlessWARS #militaryspending

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Hegseth's Plan BLOWS UP As Insane Military Budget Issue Goes Public
Hegseth's Plan BLOWS UP As Insane Military Budget Issue Goes Public YouTube video by The Damage Report

Yes, we have the money for #UniversalHealthcare , but it's literally wasted on BS.
#militaryspending #taxes

youtu.be/pRxSup3EGAc?...

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PM signals possible exemption for Malaysian Armed Forces spending despite procurement freeze KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that frozen procurement funds allocated for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) could be released to ensure military operations continue without disruption. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Prime Minister conveyed this during a meeting with senior Ministry of Defence …

PM signals possible exemption for Malaysian Armed Forces spending despite procurement freeze #Malaysia #ArmedForces #MilitarySpending #Government #AnwarIbrahim

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India’s SSN Ambitions: What It Means for Pakistan? - Stratheia An AUKUS-style SSN deal for India could reshape regional deterrence, intensify rivalry, and pressure Pakistan’s economy and alliances.

Defense modernization has economic consequences. Rising military spending can reshape national priorities for years to come.
#DefenseEconomics #MilitarySpending #NationalPriorities
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Mindef Introduces Stronger Procurement Controls, Khaled Emphasises Transparency and Accountability JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 21, 2026 – The Ministry of Defence is implementing major improvements to its procurement system to strengthen transparency and oversight following a temporary freeze on certain military asset spending. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the reforms were agreed upon with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. He said the changes aim to …

Mindef Introduces Stronger Procurement Controls, Khaled Emphasises Transparency and Accountability #Procurement #Transparency #Accountability #DefenceReform #MilitarySpending

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#Carney is going to take the resources needed for housing, schools and hospitals and devote them to #militaryspending. This war machine will then be unleashed on people in the Global South
However, a greater share of the profits will now go to proudly Canadian merchants of death.

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Elections are only the first of Sanae Takaichi’s challenges

By Sreedev Krishnakumar

Election results released on Sunday vindicated Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s gamble to have snap polls in Japan. With a 75.7% seat share for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led alliance in the House of Representatives, her government will now have the biggest majority in Japan since the end of the second world war. The import of the victory notwithstanding, Takaichi’s government and Japan face tough policy choices. The charts below summarise this.

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Elections are only the first of Sanae Takaichi’s challenges By Sreedev Krishnakumar Election results released on Sunday vindicated Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s gamble to have snap polls in Japan. With a 75.7% seat share for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led alliance in the House of Representatives, her government will now have the biggest majority in Japan since the end of the second world war. The import of the victory notwithstanding, Takaichi’s government and Japan face tough policy choices. The charts below summarise this. (The full text is too long to be copied and pasted here. Please click on the link in the next post in the thread to read it on the free HT news app)

Japan’s snap election gamble paid off for PM Sanae Takaichi, who now have the biggest majority in the lower house since World War 2. The import of the victory notwithstanding, Takaichi’s government and Japan face tough policy choices. Today's Number Theory breaks […]

[Original post on journa.host]

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Here's a weird little discussion of "Military and Kindness" at 500ways.com/military-vs-... ( #military, #kindness, #army, #navy, #coastGuard, #marines, #USNavy, #USArmy, #USMarines, #USCoastGuard, #soldiers, #bombing, #navalWarfare, #WWIII, #armament, #militarySpending, #war)

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India has announced a major increase in its defence budget, raising spending by 15% after what some foreign media described as its “worst defeat” against Pakistan.

#india #Pakistan #MilitarySpending #ModiGovernment #SouthAsia #DefenseNews

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Labour's 'defense investment' plan isn't about security, it's about shifting billions to corporations. How many 'funding gaps' until we question the system itself? #UKPolitics #MilitarySpending

Read more: piaz.news/article/the-perpetual-mo...

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China vs. US Global Power - John Kiriakou on The Diary Of A CEO

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Czechoslovak Group’s Euronext debut becomes world’s largest defence IPO Shares rise strongly to exceed €30bn market cap, as Czech defence conglomerate rides wave of military spending.

Shares rise strongly to exceed €30bn market cap, as Czech defence conglomerate rides wave of military spending. Bne IntelliNews #CzechoslovakGroup #Euronext #defenseIPO #militaryspending #stockmarket

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It's important to appreciate that Carney's huge diversion of resources to #militaryspending is part of an approach being taken by other junior partners of the US in the wake of Trump's America First turn.

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🇺🇸 U.S. President Donald Trump claims he is the one who "saved NATO."

#NATO #USPolitics #Trump #MilitarySpending #MultipolarWorld #GlobalNews #BRICS #GlobalSouth

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Lost Opportunities to Halt Rising Military Spending NEW YORK, January 6 (IPS) - The United Nations issued a year end Fact Sheet: Rising global military expenditures, starkly illuminating that last year’s record high of $2.7 trillion in military expenditures, caused a cascade of devastating consequences to human well-being, the environment, possibilities for avoiding climate collapse, as well as blows to employment, ending hunger and poverty, providing health care, education, and other ills, due to a lack of adequate funding support.

Lost Opportunities to Halt Rising #Military Spending

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OUTLOOK Russia 2026 2025 was a bad year for Russia's economy as growth slowed sharply and the budget deficit ballooned on the back of high military spending. But the war is going well for Russia and the Kremlin plans reforms to make growth more balanced.

2025 was a bad year for Russia's economy as growth slowed sharply and the budget deficit ballooned on the back of high military spending. But the war is going well for Russia and the Kremlin plans reforms to make… Bne IntelliNews #Russia2026 #Economy #MilitarySpending #EconomicGrowth #KremlinReforms

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Say it plainly. Say it out loud.
The evidence is irrefutable ‼️

DONALD TRUMP IS A RUSSIAN ASSET 🎯
#RUSSIA #RUSSIA #RUSSIA
#TrumpCrimeFamily #Sedition #Espionage #Treason #Ukraine #MilitarySpending #Taxpayers #Genocide #Murder #War #SupremeCourt #Christians #ProDeath #Kremlin #Project2025

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جاپان نے تاریخ کا سب سے بڑا دفاعی بجٹ منظور کرلیا، وجہ کیا بنی؟
مزید جانیں:https://pakistanmatters.pk/2076

#JapanDefenseBudget #MilitarySpending #GlobalSecurityTrends #PakistanMatters

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Here's a weird little discussion of "Military and Kindness" at 500ways.com/military-vs-... ( #military, #kindness, #army, #navy, #coastGuard, #marines, #USNavy, #USArmy, #USMarines, #USCoastGuard, #soldiers, #bombing, #navalWarfare, #WWIII, #armament, #militarySpending, #war)

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Trillions for War, Pennies for People: How Soaring Military Spending Fails Americans | naked capitalism Unpacking why the US military is so expensive and even if it were less pork-driven, would still be unduly costly for society at large.

"Thomas Jefferson warned that war is not only horribly inefficient, but it “multiplies, instead of indemnifying losses.” Looks like we’re learning that lesson the hard way...."
#MilitarySpending
www.nakedcapitalism.com/2025/12/tril...

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