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War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math
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War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math

NPR News · May 13, 2026, 11:03 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.

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