Iran war costs US $47 billion as more strikes reportedly loom after midterms

• US Central Command puts the cost of the Iran war at $47.1 billion as of mid-October, up from $37.5 billion in July.
Most of it is replacing munitions, at about $29 billion. Lost aircraft and drones account for another $6.1 billion.
The figure excludes damage to US bases in the region, many of which Iran has hit with drones and missiles.
Trump has said the war ends when he wants. Reports say strikes are being planned for after the midterms.

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