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Iran war reportedly costs each U.S. household $2,000

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday he does not know how the conflict ends, as it nears eight months; the bill keeps running.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Daily Caller reports the Iran war has cost the average American household about two thousand dollars, and most of that is energy costs.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday he doesn't know how the war ends, with the eight-month mark nearing.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the bill is two thousand dollars, and the end date is still unknown.

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