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IRIB NewsIran-leaningJun 21, 2026, 9:47 PM

New estimate of Pentagon's huge cost in war with Iran

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The International Strategic Studies Center in the USA estimated the Pentagon's cost in the war against Iran at about 40 billion dollars.

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Source: IRIB News
Alignment: Iran-leaning
Source category: State Media
Source languages: Persian
Source credibility: 35 credibility score
Orientation: State broadcaster, pro-regime
Country / Region focus: Iran

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Mass-reach state media. Extensively used for regime messaging during crises (e.g., post-election protests). Entertainment and religion coverage softens ideological content.

State-run Iranian national broadcaster delivering official government news and domestic coverage.

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