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The Pentagon’s escalating war with Iran is bleeding through military budgets, forcing cuts to training, maintenance, and even recruitment bonuses. Top commanders warn Congress that unplanned costs are crippling readiness, with the Iran campaign already costing $29 billion—and possibly nearing $50 billion when rebuilding bases is factored in. The Army alone is slashing budgets, canceling medical training, and losing hundreds of millions in readiness funds. With military accounts locked by law, shifting money is nearly impossible, forcing painful trade-offs like halting non-essential travel and exercises. Lawmakers are now demanding emergency funding to prevent deeper damage to the force’s long-term capabilities.

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