The US and Israel launched joint air strikes targeting Iran in a new phase of their long-running confrontation. Operation Epic Fury aims to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, with over 1,250 targets struck and 11 Iranian ships destroyed. The US has spent over $31 billion in military aid to Israel and operations in the Middle East since 2023, using a variety of weapons systems including drones, fighter jets, missile defense, and naval power. The total cost of the ongoing Iran war for the US remains uncertain.
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