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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and lawmakers clashed on Capitol Hill over the true cost of the war with Iran. The Pentagon reported $25 billion in spending, but economists and Democratic lawmakers argue the real cost to the US economy could range from $630 billion to $1 trillion.
The US-Israel war on Iran is severely impacting the UK, causing economic downturn, rising inflation, and social unrest. Consumer confidence has hit a two-year low, and the public fears rising costs and energy insecurity. The conflict is straining household finances and fueling political tensions, with the government struggling to manage the crisis.
US President Donald Trump declares Iran is in a 'state of collapse' as Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security. The UAE announces its departure from OPEC after nearly 60 years, while Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill paramedics, escalating tensions. Diplomatic efforts remain deadlocked amid oil price surges and waning US approval ratings.