CBO data reveals $246 million daily spending on Iran conflict while Argentina escalates legal action against Falklands drillers.
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost the Pentagon $38.1 billion through Aug. 1, per CNBC. The conflict averages $246 million in spending per day over its first five months, with future costs projected at $2 billion to $3 billion monthly.
Argentina's government announced it will file new legal complaints against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands. The move intensifies the campaign against firms operating in the disputed waters.
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Sources: 1. Al Jazeera: Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies — https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/15/argentina-intensifies-campaign-against-falklands-oil-companies?traffic_source=rss (src1) 2.