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Since the Iran war began, U.S. consumers have paid an extra $54.9 billion, or over $418 per household, in fuel costs. www.newsweek.com/100-days-of-...
The Costs of War Project
GLOBAL MINIMUM WAGE MENTIONED
We need a new US foreign policy that promotes peace and solidarity
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Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.
1/ Trump admin notified Congress of potential arms deals via Foreign Military Sales #FMS process:
$4.5 billion+ total
#Kuwait $1.98 billion
#NewZealand $1.569 billion
#Denmark - $842 million
#UK - $160 million
#South Korea - $106 million
#Italy - $30.6 million
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The fighting may have paused, but the global impact of war in the Middle East have not.
