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The Pentagon has assessed the financial impact of the Iran conflict, revealing that American taxpayers are liable for a staggering $25 billion in just 60 days. This amount was confirmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an intense congressional hearing this week. The expenses encompass naval activities in the Strait of Hormuz, deployments of fighter jets, missile defense systems, and continued strikes on Iranian sites. This figure does not account for the indirect economic repercussions affecting American families — with gas prices soaring by 27 percent, jet fuel increasing by 95 percent, and Spirit Airlines reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy. Here’s a breakdown of how much more it could escalate before the summer concludes.

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00:00The Pentagon has just put a price tag on the Iran war, and American taxpayers are footing
00:05a $25 billion bill in just 60 days.
00:08Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the figure during heated questioning before Congress
00:14this week.
00:15Lawmakers are asking, where exactly is that money going, and when does it stop?
00:19The $25 billion covers naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, fighter jet deployments
00:25to the Gulf, missile defense across Allied bases, and ongoing strikes on Iranian targets.
00:31It does not include the indirect economic damage already hitting American households, gas
00:37prices up 27 percent, jet fuel up 95 percent, airline ticket prices climbing, and grocery
00:44costs rising as freight costs surge.
00:47The Pentagon's bill is rising at roughly $400 million per day.
00:52At that pace, the war could blow past $50 billion before the end of summer.
00:57Spirit Airlines is now reportedly facing bankruptcy.
01:00Other budget carriers are warning of route cuts.
01:03And every American household is paying twice.
01:07Once at the pump.
01:08And once through their tax dollars.
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