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How much is the war with Iran costing the US? | BBC News
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Richard VT posted on 2026/04/03Ever wondered about the real cost of international conflicts? This BBC News explainer dives deep into how much the US is spending on the situation with Iran, breaking down the impact on global oil prices and using terms like 'Tomahawk missiles' and 'Strait of Hormuz'. You'll boost your vocabulary and gain a fascinating insight into geopolitics and economics!
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impact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
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UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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US /ɪkˈspɛkt/
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UK /ɪk'spekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe something is probably going to happen
- To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
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US /ˈmɛʒɚ/
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UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan to achieve a desired result
- Tool used to calculate the size of something
- Transitive Verb
- To determine the value or importance of something
- To calculate size, weight or temperature of
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