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Lo que le costó la guerra con Irán al Pentágono, a la economía… y a Trump
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Por Zachary Wolf, David Goldman y Kaanita Iyer, CNN
Con un acuerdo firmado y más conversaciones a punto de comenzar, la guerra de EE.UU. con Irán está en pausa, al menos por ahora, y el presidente Donald Trump les está diciendo a los estadounidenses que han ganado.
“¡DE NADA!” escribió Trump ...
Key takeaway con Irán está en pausa, al menos por ahora, y el presidente Donald Trump les está diciendo a los estadounidenses que han ganado.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents, the financial implications of the US conflict with Iran hit close to home, particularly given the city's significant military presence. The estimated $40,000 million cost to the Department of Defense is a staggering figure, and the request for $80,000 million in supplemental funding will likely have a ripple effect on the local economy. As a city with a strong connection to the defense industry, El Paso may feel the impact of these costs in the form of potential budget cuts or shifts in funding priorities. Furthermore, the use of expensive weaponry, such as the Tomahawk missiles, raises questions about the long-term financial sustainability of such military operations and how they may affect local defense contractors and jobs. As the city's leaders consider the potential consequences of this conflict, they must also think about how to mitigate any negative effects on the local economy and ensure that El Paso's military community is supported.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Zachary Wolf, David Goldman y Kaanita Iyer, CNN
Con un acuerdo firmado y más conversaciones a punto de comenzar, la guerra de EE.UU. con Irán está en pausa, al menos por ahora, y el presidente Donald Trump les está diciendo a los estadounidenses que han ganado.
“¡DE NADA!” escribió Trump ...
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