{
    "byline": "By Natalie\u00a0Oliverio\u00a0Sep\u00a015, 2026, 07:52\u00a0PM",
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    "excerpt": "The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran through Aug. 1, while the conflict\u2019s main opportunity cost has been the missile-defense interceptors the Pentagon has expended defending U.S. forces and allies, according to a new Congressional Budget Office analysis released today.",
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    "title": "Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says"
}