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New Delhi: The war between America and Iran is now not only limited to bullets and gunpowder, but its biggest wound is on America’s own economy. A latest revelation from the Pentagon has created a stir in the political circles of Washington. According to official figures, so far in this war America’s 25 billion dollars (More than Rs 2 lakh crore) have been reduced to ashes. This amount is so big that it covers NASA’s annual budget.
Trump’s tension increases before midterm elections
Just before the midterm elections to be held in November, this news is no less than a shock for President Donald Trump. Opposition Democrats have made this figure a weapon. His direct allegation is that the Trump government is investing public money in a war to which there is no end in sight. Trump’s popularity in opinion polls has also fallen to 34%, which is an alarm bell for the Republican Party.
After all, where is so much money being spent?
According to Pentagon official Jules Hurst, a large part of this huge amount has been spent on the supply of ammunition and weapons. Other than this:
Heavy deployment in the Middle East: America has deployed thousands of additional troops and three large aircraft carriers in the region.
Oil prices on fire: The war has disrupted the oil and gas supply chain, causing gasoline prices in the US to reach their highest level in the last four years.
Double attack of inflation: Due to increase in cost of fuel as well as fertilizers and agricultural related goods, the pockets of common American citizens are being directly affected.
What did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say?
While questions are being raised about the budget, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended this expenditure. He asked a sharp question and said, “Why are you unwilling to pay any price to stop Iran from making a nuclear bomb?” He called this war necessary and rejected the allegations of the opposition.
Situation of the war so far
This war, which started on February 28, has so far taken the lives of 13 American soldiers and hundreds have been injured. Although there is currently a ceasefire situation, the devastation continues on the economic front. Now all eyes are on the November elections—will the American people forgive Trump for this ‘expensive war’ or hand over the keys to power to the Democrats?