Japan plans $19 bn extra budget as costs rise with Iran war
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-26 00:16 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Tax & Budget, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary budget to support households grappling with soaring everyday costs driven by the Iran war.
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