Pentagon Says Iran War Cost US $11.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

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The first phase of the US-Iran war cost the United States more than $11.3 billion in just six days, according to estimates shared by Pentagon officials with senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill. The figure is one of the earliest detailed wartime cost assessments to emerge since

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US To Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The United States has announced a major release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, saying 172 million barrels of oil will be put into the market beginning next week as prices rise amid the Iran war and wider Gulf supply concerns. The move is part of a broader coordinated release agreed by International Energy Agency member […]

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Trump Says Iran War First, Cuba ‘Next’

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

Trump Says Iran War First, Cuba ‘Next’ US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington’s immediate focus remains on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, but suggested that Cuba could become a future strategic priority once the Middle East crisis is resolved. His remarks come as the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues […]

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UNICEF Says 180 Children Killed In Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over the impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, reporting that approximately 180 children have been killed since the escalation began. The agency said many more children have been injured as strikes continue to affect civilian areas, including schools and healthcare facilities. UNICEF Reports

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US Says 30 Iranian Ships Sunk In Ongoing War

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

US Says 30 Iranian Ships Sunk In Ongoing War The United States military has said that American forces have sunk more than 30 Iranian vessels since the start of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. US officials also reported a sharp decline in Iranian missile attacks, indicating that military operations have […]

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Trump Shrugs Off Gas Price Fears During Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

Trump Shrugs Off Gas Price Fears During Iran War US President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about a potential rise in gasoline prices in the United States due to the ongoing war involving Iran, stating that broader strategic priorities outweigh short-term fuel cost increases. His remarks come as global energy markets remain volatile […]