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The war in Iran costs $250 million per day. How can the U.S. afford it?

WBUR

Published September 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT

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The Iran war has cost taxpayers more than $38 billion, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office.

Host Robin Young discusses that price tag and the damage the war has brought to U.S. bases with NPR’s Greg Myre.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.