Costul cutremurător al războaielor de după 11 septembrie: milioane de morți și o notă de plată de 8.000 de miliarde de dolari

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the wars initiated in the name of the "war on terror" have resulted in significant casualties and costs. The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan led to approximately 176,000 direct deaths, while the Iraq war resulted in around 315,000 deaths. Additionally, U.S. military operations in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia have caused thousands of civilian casualties. Over 38 million people have been displaced due to these conflicts, with many still facing displacement years later. The financial burden of these wars is immense, with estimates suggesting costs could reach $8 trillion, including veteran care. The impact on U.S. military personnel has also been severe, with more veterans dying by suicide than in combat.