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

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More than three months into the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, the costs are becoming clearer—and they're global. According to NPR's Scott Horsley, the conflict has disrupted energy markets, strained international relationships, and reshaped diplomatic alignments. Horsley examines both the immediate economic toll and the longer-term geopolitical consequences that are likely to define the region for years to come.

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

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