On Day 17, Iran launched a highly synchronized multi-front offensive, striking a UAE oil field in Fujairah and firing ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting Israeli retaliatory attacks on Tehran and Beirut.

White House Chief Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed the first two weeks cost $12 billion, while IDF Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani stated the war would last 'as long as needed,' highlighting a significant discrepancy in campaign projections.

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