Iran Also Holds the Second Largest Natural Gas Reserves on Earth
Iran holds the second-largest proven natural gas reserves on the planet, trailing only Russia. With approximately 1,200 trillion cubic feet — roughly 34...
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The Iran War Will Cost American Lives, Trillions of Dollars, and Decades of Attention
Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-Israeli joint military strike on Iran launched on February 28, 2026, has already cost three American service members their...
Every Deployed Aircraft Carrier Costs Millions of Dollars Per Day to Operate
Every deployed aircraft carrier strike group costs the United States between $6.5 million and $8 million per day to operate, according to estimates from...
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.
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.
Natural Gas Prices Spike Alongside Oil After Iran Strikes Disrupt Markets
Natural gas prices are spiking dramatically alongside crude oil as Iranian retaliatory strikes disrupt two of the most critical chokepoints in global...
Electric Vehicle Sales Could Surge as Gas Prices Climb Past $4
Gas prices are climbing again, and if they breach the $4 national average this spring, electric vehicle sales could see a meaningful bump — though the...
Gasoline Could Hit $5 Per Gallon or Higher If the Iran War Drags On
The short answer is yes, gasoline could hit $5 per gallon — but only if the Iran war drags on for weeks and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively...
The Iran War’s Ripple Effects Will Be Felt in Every American’s Grocery Bill
The war with Iran that began on February 28, 2026 is about to hit American families where it hurts most — at the grocery store checkout.
Shipping Insurance for Persian Gulf Routes Now Costs More Than the Cargo Itself
The short answer is that for some vessels transiting the Persian Gulf right now, shipping insurance premiums are indeed approaching or exceeding the value...