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Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger

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Three months after the U.S. and Israel launched military operations against Iran, the true cost of the conflict is becoming clear. According to NPR, the war has reshaped global energy markets, strained international relationships, and redirected military spending across multiple nations. Analysts warn that the economic and geopolitical effects of this conflict will continue to influence the region and world markets for years to come.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/17/nx-s1-5860739/iran-war-cos...

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