18.03.2026 08:14
In the escalating war with the US-Israel attacks on Iran, US Senator Bernie Sanders stated that the cost of the operations has reached $22.8 billion, saying, "With this money, we could provide healthcare for 6.8 million children, build 2.6 million social housing units, and employ 240,000 teachers."
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders reacted to the cost of U.S. military operations against Iran in a statement made on the social media platform X. Sanders stated that these attacks have imposed a burden of $22.8 billion on the U.S. economy.
"THIS MONEY COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR THE PEOPLE"
Sanders emphasized that the budget spent could have directly impacted the lives of millions of people by pointing out alternative areas of use. In his statement, he said, "With this money, we could provide healthcare for 6.8 million children, build 2.6 million social housing units, and employ 240,000 teachers."
CRITICIZED THE PRIORITIES OF THE U.S. ADMINISTRATION
Sanders also noted that the budget could be evaluated in areas such as food assistance programs and the alleviation of student loans, criticizing the administration's priorities.
COST OF WAR IS A SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
Sanders' remarks reignited discussions about the economic and social impacts of war spending in the U.S. Particularly, the issue of prioritizing public spending in domestic politics is expected to be among the topics that will come to the forefront in the upcoming process.
TENSIONS ESCALATED WITH ATTACKS ON IRAN
On February 28, Israel and the U.S. launched military operations against Iran, rapidly escalating tensions in the region. Iran responded with attacks on various targets, primarily U.S. bases in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
Iranian officials announced that many high-ranking individuals lost their lives in the attacks, stating that the total death toll was 1,348, and the number of injured exceeded 17,000.