Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
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officials told CBS News that the estimated price tag delivered to lawmakers on Wednesday is only about half the true cost of $50 billion.
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True cost of Iran war closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S.
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The true cost of the war with Iran is closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, according to U.S.
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CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Zak Hudak have more.
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Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S.
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A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.
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