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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Cost of War_ Pentagon vs. Economists

from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune

Let’s dive right into the eye-opening mismatch between the Pentagon’s estimate and economists’ projections regarding the cost of the ongoing Iran conflict, officially known as Operation Epic Fury. Recently, the Pentagon’s comptroller, Jules Hurst, testified before Congress that the military actions have rung up about $25 billion so far. Sounds straightforward, right? Well, hold onto your seats because many experts believe the real number could be creeping closer to a staggering $1 trillion when we consider all the hidden expenses lurking in the shadows.First, let’s break down the Pentagon's figureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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