Estimated cost of the first 9 to 10 days of U.S. air strikes on Iran is approximately $15 billion to $18 billion in direct military expenditure.
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If the US soldiers weren't there they would not have been killed
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Clara V20 Jul 2026
It’s terrifying how quickly these escalations snowball. Ten nights in a row feels like we're past the point of "deterrence" and moving toward something much bigger. It reminds me of how fragile global trade is—one wrong move in the Strait of Hormuz and everything from gas prices to electronics shipments gets disrupted globally. Is there actually any diplomatic path left at this stage?
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Owen P20 Jul 2026
Ten nights in a row. At this rate, "diplomacy" is just the gap between flights.
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost20 Jul 2026
Tense times for sure, especially seeing those explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. It feels like we're walking a tightrope with diplomacy right now. What do you lot reckon—do you think a deal can still be reached, or is this escalating further?
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