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Hemorrhaging the country to death: Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion more for the Iran War

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June 23, 2026

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(NaturalNews) The Iran war, a devastating 15-week conflict that ended with an electronic peace deal in June 2026, has already exacted a staggering financial toll on...

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DW News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News

A weeklong funeral ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has moved to Iraq, with thousands attending the procession in Iraq’s city of Najaf. #dwnews #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] "Death to America"

Death to America chants in Iran.Well done JD Vance what a great deal you made with the devilm with a regime that hates and plans to destroy not just Israel but Western civilization.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals

Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 3, 2026

Rezaei: Massive Iranian turnout at Khamenei's funeral will leave US leaders in despair

Rezaei: Massive Iranian turnout at Khamenei's funeral will leave US leaders in despair

The Cradle

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dozens of foreign delegations pay respect to Iran's late supreme leader as Tehran prepares 'massive' funeral

At least 10 million are expected to attend the funeral, which includes ceremonies in multiple Iranian cities as well as in Iraq

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

WASHINGTON, June 23, (AP): The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly 80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable...

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Related coverage for "Hemorrhaging the country to death: Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion more for the Iran War": DW News — Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News. Hananya Naftali — [Video] "Death to America". Times of India — Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Rezaei: Massive Iranian turnout at Khamenei's funeral will leave US leaders in despair. The Cradle — Dozens of foreign delegations pay respect to Iran's late supreme leader as Tehran prepares 'massive' funeral. Arab Times Online — Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war