The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
- Pentagon estimates first six days of war in Iran cost over $11.3 billion, primarily due to expensive munitions and missile interceptors.
- Gas prices rise to $3.58 per gallon, up 60 cents in a month, as oil spikes over $100 a barrel amid fears of prolonged Middle East conflict.
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