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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall as Iran war costs hit $33bn

President Donald Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” assault on Iran cost $33.4 billion in its first four months and has resulted in a munitions shortfall, according to a report by the Department of Defense’s inspector general.

The 44-page report to Congress states that, between February 28 and June 30, the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran saw the Trump administration spend $22.3 billion on munitions alone.

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