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US taxpayers face a growing bill for the war with Iran, now estimated by the Pentagon at $29 billion. Department comptroller Jules Hurst revealed this increased total on Tuesday, stating the rise is due to equipment repair and operational costs. Despite this, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth dismissed concerns about the US munitions supply as "overstated."
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