Iran conflict has cost US billions and strained military resources, report says
Bloomberg figures cited by RFI show the toll of the Iran war on US finances and equipment.
The conflict involving Iran has already cost the United States several billion dollars, according to RFI, citing figures compiled by Bloomberg.
The most recent Iranian naval blockade alone cost more than two billion dollars in US naval operating expenses, RFI reported.
Beyond the financial toll, Washington is also dealing with wear on military equipment and depleted missile stockpiles, according to the report.
Sources
- Guerre en Iran: un faramineux coût militaire et économique qui fragilise la puissance des États-Unis — RFI — Français
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