An ego trip and IranIncredible, how one man with a distended ego can cause extraordinary aggravation on mankind’s eight billion people. At 6:27 GMT, 2:27 p.m. Manila, of Feb. 28, 2026 (Saturday), the Iran war began. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates the cost to the US of the Iran war after 12 days: $16.5 billion. After 14 days, Iran had unleashed 2,000 drones worth $100 million, and 500 missiles. For every $27.50 the US spends for the war, Iran spends just $1.

Source: Philippine Star March 17, 2026 05:15 UTC