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DEBUNKED: Iran War Cost LIES Get EXPOSED By Economist
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May 13, 2026
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as posted by the channelInflation reportedly jumped to 3.8% in April, driven largely by rising gasoline prices as growing anger over the economy threatens Donald Trump and Republicans heading into the midterms. At the same time, the Pentagon says the U.S. war with Iran has already cost roughly $29 billion, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition, led by Naftali Bennett, warns the conflict could drag on for “three months or three years.” Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are reportedly considering cutting another $1 billion in domestic spending so Trump can secure funding for his ballroom project through reconciliation and bypass the filibuster. Elsewhere, a controversial op-ed from Nicholas Kristof sparked outrage after focusing on alleged sexual violence against Palestinians, igniting fierce debate over media narratives surrounding the war and humanitarian crisis.
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