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The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The war between the U.S. and Iran lasted just over 15 weeks, beginning on February 28 with attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
- A preliminary peace deal was reached this week, formally ending the conflict amid mounting human and economic costs.
- President Trump announced that he and Vice President JD Vance electronically signed the peace agreement, with Trump later signing it again in person at the Palace of Versailles in France.
- The signing location at Versailles echoes the historical context of the World War I peace treaty, highlighting the significance of the agreement.
