Republicans are preparing to confront a huge price tag for the Middle East war following closed-door briefings which detailed the fast consumption of munitions and lack of any firm deadline for the campaign, Politico reports citing sources
- Senior Republicans expect the administration to request tens of billions of dollars, with some lawmakers hearing estimates that the Pentagon is spending as much as USD 2bln/day.
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The report indicates that the escalating military engagement in the Middle East could lead to significant financial implications, with estimates suggesting military spending may reach USD 2 billion per day. This could solidify the long-term military commitment and may impact the budgetary priorities of the U.S. and its allies, influencing market sentiments towards defense stocks and broader geopolitical risk perceptions.
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