The Iran War Creates New Demand for the Same Weapons America Was Shipping to Ukraine
The United States military is now burning through the same missile interceptors it has been sending to Ukraine, and the math does not work in anyone's...
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The Iran War Adds to a 25-Year Tab of Middle East Military Spending
The United States has now spent well over $8 trillion on military operations in the Middle East since 2001, and a new conflict with Iran threatens to push...
The Total Cost of U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East Since 2001 Is Over $8 Trillion
The claim that U.S. military operations in the Middle East since 2001 have cost over $8 trillion is accurate.
Congress Has Not Appropriated a Single Dollar for the Iran War
As of March 2, 2026, Congress has not appropriated a single dollar for the military campaign against Iran. Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.
The U.S. National Debt Will Grow Significantly From Iran Military Operations
Military operations against Iran would almost certainly add hundreds of billions — and potentially trillions — of dollars to the U.S.
Interest Rate Cuts Just Got More Complicated Because of the Iran Conflict
The Federal Reserve's path to lower interest rates just hit a wall, and it is not the one anyone expected. With U.S.
The Federal Reserve May Need to Adjust Policy in Response to Iran War Inflation
Yes, the Federal Reserve may be forced to delay further rate cuts — or even consider raising interest rates — as the U.S.
Crypto Traders Bet on Geopolitical Chaos — Bitcoin Rises During Iran War
When the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian nuclear, naval, and missile infrastructure on February 28, 2026, Bitcoin...
The Dow Dropped Hundreds of Points on News of the Iran Strikes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped as much as 543 points on Monday, March 2, 2026, after U.S.
Wall Street’s Biggest Winners and Losers From the Iran War
The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend of March 1, 2026 created an immediate and dramatic split on Wall Street: defense contractors, oil...