Department of Defense underreported costs and casualties of Iran war

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The Department of Defense's Office of Inspector General reported that the 'illegal war' against Iran cost American taxpayers over $33.7 billion in its first four months, ending June 2026, but this figure is a gross underestimation as it excludes other costs like infrastructure damages and certain combat-related casualties. Furthermore, the Department of Defense deliberately chose not to disclose the number of U.S. military personnel killed or wounded in combat operations, implying a lack of tran