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Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

The Pentagon reportedly told legislators in a closed-door briefing that the estimated cost of the war against Iran during the initial six days was over $11.3 billion.

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First Week Of Iran War Cost $11.3 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress

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Pentagon says first week of Iran war cost the US $11.3 billion, an AP source says

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Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challenge

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.

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US destroys 16 Iranian mine boats as Strait of Hormuz oil showdown escalates

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Iran war shatters Trump's case for fossil fuels

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Iran War Live Updates: Israeli Airstrikes Shake Beirut and Drone Attacks Hit Tehran

Tehran residents and state media reported repeated drone attacks on street checkpoints manned by the Basij militia, killing several people — a relatively new development that sowed fear among resident...

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Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel, warns of 'continuous strikes'

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Iran Turns Up The Heat Around The Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

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The Pentagon’s Lawyers Are Now Under Review

O ne of Pete Hegseth’s first actions after taking charge at the Pentagon was to fire top lawyers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force—senior officers who the defense secretary sai

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What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.

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U.S. military plane crashes in "friendly airspace" in Iraq, the Pentagon confirms

The Pentagon has confirmed that a U.S. plane has crashed in western Iraq. U.S. Central Command said a military refueling plane went down in "friendly airspace" during the operation against Iran. CBS

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Anthropic says that the Pentagon has declared it a national security risk

Anthropic said Thursday that it has been designated a threat to national security by the Defense Department, a striking move that bans the company from doing business with the U.S. military and could

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The Pentagon’s investment deals draw congressional scrutiny

Many of the equity investments the Pentagon has made recently relate to critical minerals production. So far, the second Trump administration has invested $2.3 billion on critical minerals supply chain deals since Jan. 20, 2025, buttressed by the Defense Production Act, Duffey testified.

Top Pentagon official recalls the ‘whoa moment’ when defense leaders realized how indispensable Anthropic is and saw the risk of losing access

"I'm not biased," Michael said. "I just I want all of them. I want to give them all the same exact terms because I need redundancy."

Armed Services members in the dark on details of war costs

The House and Senate Armed Services panels have yet to be briefed on the costs of the Iran war, members and aides said Thursday. This week, Pentagon officials gave the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee an estimate of $11.

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These are Ukraine's $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy

Ukraine spent years perfecting cheap drone killers. After burning through billions of missiles in three days, the U.S. and its allies are asking for help.

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The hypothetical nuclear attack that escalated the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic

Start-up Anthropic and the U.S. military are careening toward a clash over government use of artificial intelligence — and whether it should be allowed to kill.

U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says

Iranians cowered under the barrage as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, said the U.S. aimed to wipe out Iran’s capacity to obtain nuclear weapons “forever.”

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For the first time, Pentagon tells why Anthropic’s Claude AI models have been designated as 'nation security risk' for US military

The Pentagon has labelled Anthropic's Claude AI a national security risk. This is due to its embedded policy preferences. These preferences could compromise defence supply chains. The move requires contractors to certify they are not using Claude for Pentagon work.

After They Barred Photographers From The Pentagon Over "Unflattering" Photos, Here Are 29 Pictures Of Pete Hegseth That His Staff Probably Reaaaaaaally Doesn't Want You To See

The Middle East war continues to weigh on mortgage rates. The 10-year Treasury yield, a barometer of mortgage rates, has risen above 4.25%, and so far there has been little to throttle the upward momentum.