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CBO Pegs Iran War Costs at $38 Billion; EU Proposes Canada as Associate Member

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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The Congressional Budget Office has pegged the cost of the Iran war at $38 billion, citing destroyed aircraft and buildings in its assessment. This assessment coincided with the U.N. mission reporting on alleged U.S. war crimes in Iran. Separately, the EU proposed Canada as its first associate member.

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The CBO provides non-partisan economic analysis and cost estimates regarding the actions of the executive branch. The organization's findings regarding the war costs are critical inputs for U.S. Treasury management and various government bodies.

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  • Congressional Budget OfficeGovernment agency providing cost estimates and forecasts on various policies.
  • BoeingAmerican global aerospace and defense corporation involved in defense contracts.
  • PENTAGONSlovak company whose operational costs are cited in the reports.
  • Federal Open Market CommitteeCommittee of the United States Federal Reserve involved in monetary policy decisions.

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  • BoeingSpeculative

    Boeing could receive major defense contract revenue from the approved $24 billion F-35 sale.

  • PENTAGONSpeculative

    PENTAGON might face increased operational costs due to the CBO pegging of war expenditure.

  • Federal Open Market CommitteeSpeculative

    War costs might contribute to inflation and fiscal uncertainty, influencing Federal Open Market Committee monetary policy.

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  1. Iran war costs estimated at $38B; EU proposes Canada as associate member.1 source
  2. Iran war costs are pegged at $38B, coinciding with US approval of a $24B F-35 sale.1 source

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