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Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn

29 Oct 2026, 11:12 UTC · Washington, United States of America · single source so far

The Pentagon says the Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn. Analysts say the cost could affect voting in the US midterms, five days away.

Location: Washington, United States of America · United States of America live map
Coordinates: 38.87°N 77.06°W
Reported: 29 Oct 2026, 11:12 UTC
Category: Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact: 2 of 5 · Notable
Situation: US–Iran war

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Ship on fire in Hormuz as Iran claims US drone downed; Vance proposes restarting talks

On Thursday a British maritime agency reported a ship on fire in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, while Iran said it shot down another US drone. Earlier, US Vice President Vance wrote to an Iranian official proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including on Iran's nuclear program. Trump denies peace talks are under way, and Iran's foreign minister says Iran is in close contact with mediators on its seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz. The Pentagon says the war has cost US taxpayers $47bn.

Vance's letter suggests resuming comprehensive talks, including on the nuclear program.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey took a peace push to Tehran on Wednesday, and Gulf states are working on a multipart deal to reopen Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted.
Iran said on Tuesday the US was not serious about talks; a ship was also reported on fire off Iraq.
Reports say hardliners in Iran are turning against President Pezeshkian over the US talks.

Updated 29 Oct 2026, 12:19 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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