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Pentagon seeks $200 billion more for Iran war as fighting drags on

The Pentagon is preparing to ask Congress for about $200 billion in supplemental funding to finance the U.S.-Israel Iran war effort, as energy attacks continue to roil markets and raise inflation fears.

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35% - Iran war impact driving a gas price spike reported in Britain

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We’re winning decisively and on our terms. — Gen. Dan Caine

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