We Will Be Paying for the Iran War for a Very Long Time

https://www.nytimes.com/by/haider-ali-hussein-mullick· Apr 28, 2026 · 5:50 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 30 views

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We Will Be Paying for the Iran War for a Very Long Time

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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.OpinionSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTGuest EssayWe Will Be Paying for the Iran War for a Very Long TimeApril 26, 2026Credit...Max Slobodda for The New York TimesListen · 7:11 min Share full articleBy Haider Ali Hussein MullickMr. We will monitor for years Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and the Strait of Hormuz with carrier strike groups, destroyers and intelligence assets.

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▪We will monitor for years Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and the Strait of Hormuz with carrier strike groups, destroyers and intelligence assets.

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8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 centre.

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▪ Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started — ABC News — Top
▪ Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began — The Hindu — Top
▪ Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began — ABC News — Politics
▪ Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began — ABC News — US
▪ Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began - AP News — Google News
▪ Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began — Korea Times
▪ Get used to the long Iran war — World

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Publication time	Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:41 +0000
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.OpinionSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTGuest EssayWe Will Be Paying for the Iran War for a Very Long TimeApril 26, 2026Credit...Max Slobodda for The New York TimesListen · 7:11 min Share full articleBy Haider Ali Hussein MullickMr. Mullick served in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General from 2016 to 2026.

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