Politics · Important news for 18 September 2026
US Congress approves sweeping new Russia sanctions targeting secondary buyers like China and India
Trump expresses support for Fed's Warsh following interest rate hike
Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections
Romanian president nominates Siegfried Mureșan to lead country out of crisis
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, says Congressional Budget Office
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the war involving Iran has cost the US over $38 billion, with ongoing monthly expenditures reaching up to $3 billion.
- CBO reports US war costs exceeding $38 billion
- Monthly expenditures reach up to $3 billion depending on intensity
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