The United States' military campaigns over the past two decades have cost approximately $5.8 trillion and claimed around 940,000 direct deaths in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Recent bombings of Iranian nuclear sites have underscored the US's ongoing military involvement in the Middle East. The US has an unprecedented military budget of $997 billion for 2024, representing 37% of global military spending. Indirect deaths from these wars could be as high as 3.8 million, highlighting a total death toll of 4.5 to 4.7 million since 2001.
The ongoing US military actions in the Middle East, marked by extensive bombings and a staggering financial toll, highlight the serious impact of decades-long warfare.
The estimated death toll of US-led wars stands at approximately 940,000, excluding millions more from indirect causes, showcasing the heavy human cost of conflict.
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