Psychicwarrior (@psychicwarrior)

and the cost to the UK taxpayer: "... 1. The Iran Conflict (May – August 2026) The widely cited £115 million figure is grossly underestimated as it only covered new drone equipment, not the actual warfighting costs. The true cost is significantly higher when operational burn rates are included. Direct Military Cost (Revised Estimate): ~£175 million Equipment Fund: £115 million (New funding for mine-hunting drones and counter-drone systems announced in May). HMS Dragon Operations: A Type 45 destroyer costs ~£225,000 per day to operate. Over ~105 days (May–August), this totals ~£23.6 million. RAF Typhoon Sorties: Continuous combat air patrols from Cyprus/UAE for 3+ months likely exceed £20 million in fuel, wear-and-tear, and munitions. Logistics & Support: Deployment of RFA Lyme Bay (drone mothership) and supply tankers adds another ~£15 million. Munitions: Any defensive interceptors fired (Sea Viper missiles) are billed separately and can cost millions per engagement. Indirect Economic Cost: £5 billion – £8 billion (Annualized) The IPPR and NIESR estimate that the oil price shock and inflation triggered by the conflict are costing the UK economy £5–8 billion per year in lost growth, higher borrowing costs, and increased household energy bills. This is a hidden tax on every citizen. Nature of Involvement: Strictly defensive. The UK has refused to join offensive strikes against Iran, limiting its role to protecting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. 2. The Ukraine Conflict (February 2022 – August 2026) The cost of supporting Ukraine is an order of magnitude higher, representing a sustained, multi-year total war effort. Direct Military & Financial Cost: £25 billion (Committed Total) Military Aid: £16 billion (Includes equipment from stockpiles, new purchases, and a £2.26 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets). Non-Military/Humanitarian Aid: £5.6 billion (Energy support, humanitarian relief, fiscal guarantees). Export Finance: £3.5 billion (Loan guarantees for reconstruction/defense projects). Annual Run Rate: The UK is currently spending £3 billion per year in military aid alone, a commitment extended through at least 2030. Indirect Economic Cost: £100 billion+ (Cumulative since 2022) The broader economic impact of the Russia war on the UK economy (energy bills, inflation, supply chains) since 2022 is estimated to exceed £100 billion in total household and government costs. Nature of Involvement: Full-spectrum support. The UK is a leading provider of offensive weapons, intelligence, training, and financial aid, effectively acting as a co-belligerent in the economic and industrial war against Russia ..." (brave search bot - might not be accurate lol) #iran #ukraine #russia #uk #england #usa #cost #taxpayer #wef #un #nato #fubar #starmer #burnham #farage #uniparty @Tracybeanz @RealStewPeters @davidkurten @PrisonPlanet etc