Want To Stop the Iran War? Don't Pay the Bill Congress can stop Trump's Iran war by failing to fund it. Reason · Oct 2
Warning signs multiply for Trump just a month before the midterms The Republican Party is entering a challenging political environment as midterm elections approach. Issues related to tariffs and the Iran war are causing economic concerns among voters. Recent polling reveals low approval ratings for Trump's handling of the economy and cost of living. Early voting data indicates stronger Democratic participation… The Economic Times · Oct 1
EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket The Independent UK · Sep 29
More troops have died in the Iran War than Trump’s administration has revealed: report The deadly conflict began at the end of February after the US, alongside Israel, began launching strikes against Iran The Independent UK · Sep 18
Pentagon Auditors Say the Iran War Has Cost $33 Billion. The Real Price Tag Is Far Higher. The Congressional Budget Office says the inflationary consequences of the war will be felt well into 2027. Reason · Sep 16
With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map ANALYSIS: The Iran war, Elon Musk’s cash and who decides to spend money in Texas could all be curve balls this cycle, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Sep 4
‘This is obviously a very, very lucrative business for them’: Somali pirates are back—the Iran war is keeping the US too busy to stop them Brett Erickson, a managing principal at Obsidian Risk Advisors, says Somali pirates have a lower risk of American retaliation because of resources in the Middle East. Fortune · Aug 25
German economy grows faster than estimated as exports rebound Europe's biggest economy expanded by more than expected between April and June, driven by strong exports, despite the disruption caused by the Iran war. Business sentiment also improved across every major sector. Euronews · Aug 25
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran not ready to make ‘right deal’ after threatening ‘Economic D-Day’ ‘The whole world acknowleges our victory,’ said Masoud Pezeshkian as the US threatened to impose the ‘toughest sanctions in history’ The Independent UK · Aug 21
How the Iran war is forcing families to choose between schooling and survival The impact of war on education isn't as visible as the school closures during Covid-19 pandemic, but the conflict is hitting the poorest children first The Independent UK · Aug 17
Interest rate dilemma for central banks as inflation rises but growth slows The Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of England appear unclear on how to tackle inflation amid the Iran war The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Gold prices rise again as Middle East conflict and interest rate fears ease After hitting record high prices early in 2026, gold suffered a surprise sharp dip when the Iran war broke out The Independent UK · Aug 11
China is balancing Asia's crude oil demand by itself China is bearing much of Asia’s crude demand reduction as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Its July imports rose from June’s near-decade low but remained 24.3% below last year. Lower imports, supported by large stockpiles, are helping balance tighter regional supplies. The Economic Times · Aug 10
Trump ready to end Iran war without nuclear deal; Tehran's demands complicate exit: Report US President Donald Trump has reportedly signalled to senior aides that he is willing to end the Iran war without securing a nuclear deal with Tehran. But Iran's new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz have complicated the US president's efforts to find an exit from the conflict, Wall… The Times of India · Aug 9
Benzinga · Aug 6 Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Administration 'Keeps Lying' About End of the Iran War: 'We Really Don’t Know What He’s Doing' The former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci accused President Donald Trump of repeatedly declaring victory over Iran while failing to explain ongoing tensions in the region and the administration’s broader strategy.
Fortune · Aug 3 The Iran war already has a winner: The world’s largest shipbroker notching record earnings from the 'exceptional volatility' in the Strait of Hormuz Geopolitical chaos “actually increases the importance of such firms because people are getting a bit more desperate,” one maritime trade expert told Fortune.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 CNN SSRS Poll: Trump's approval ratings crash to one of the lowest in his political journey, why? CNN SSRS Poll: President Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career low of thirty-four percent. Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with his handling of the Iran war and economic issues. A record seventy-three percent believe he ignores the nation's most important problems. His approval among Republicans has also weakened significantly,…
International Business Times UK · Jul 24 'Do the Math Yourself': Analyst Accuses Donald Trump Family of Profiteering Off Iran War Business analyst Ed Elson accuses President Trump and his family of profiting from the Iran war through drone investments and cryptocurrency ventures.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade
Reason · Jul 20 The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of The U.S.-Iranian peace memorandum has broken down, and violence is slowly ramping back up to a full-on war. Four Americans paid the price this weekend.
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East
Fortune · Jul 17 U.S. companies have finally gotten $71 billion in tariff refunds, but they’re using it to offset inflation caused by the Iran war “The Middle East conflict is really driving more inflation…so we are going to use the majority of the tariff refund to offset these higher costs,” the McCormick & Company CFO said.
Euronews · Jul 16 The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with the Iran war The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 One Million More UK Homeowners Face £45 Monthly Payment Hike Amid Rising Bills The Bank of England says a million more UK homeowners face higher mortgage bills by 2028, with a typical £45 monthly rise blamed on the Iran war.