Trump launched war against Iran on June 20, 2026, without consulting Congress. Linda Bilmes estimated the cost of the conflict.
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Trump launched war against Iran on June 20, 2026, without consulting Congress. Linda Bilmes estimated the cost of the conflict.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump leads US war against Iran.1 source
Trump launches war against Iran without Congressional approval; Bilmes estimates costs.1 source
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