# The Staggering Cost Of The Iran War

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Podcast: [Ron Paul Liberty Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ron-paul-liberty-report-5818855)
Published: 2026-05-07T16:01:43+00:00
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## Resource

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that the Iran war has cost the US $25 billion is laughable. The actual cost according to a new study is at least three times more than that. And that leaves out other costs such as opportunity costs. And what did the US get out of this? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5924547420487680 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yowzCVRCgV4

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