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Iran war costs rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The US military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense ‌Department's estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters. The Pentagon did not ‌immediately respond to a request for comment on its estimate, which has not been shared publicly. The disclosure about the rising ​cost of the Iran war comes as Republicans wrestle with the political fallout of the unpopular conflict