What Have We Accomplished In Iran?

Victor Dergunov Investing Group Leader Follow Summary The protracted Iran war has failed to achieve decisive U.S. or Israeli objectives, with Iran retaining key military and nuclear capabilities. Escalating conflict has driven oil above $90, fueling global inflation and pressuring U.S. bond yields and fiscal stability. U.S. military spending is set to surge 80% YoY amid a $1.8T deficit, raising concerns over debt sustainability and Treasury demand. The bond market signals waning confidence in U.S. fiscal and geopolitical leadership, threatening the petrodollar and reserve status. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Financial Prophet get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Getty Images So, it's been over six months now since the "Iran War" officially began on February 28 2026. However, the conflict, or the "shadow war" began well before then. Let's trace things back a little bit. Back on April 1 2024, Israel This article was written by Victor Dergunov 56.57K Followers Follow Hi, I’m Victor Dergunov, MBA, and I’ve been an active investor for over 20 years. My passion for investing started early, and I’ve spent two decades honing strategies that consistently deliver results. Whether it's tech giants like Apple and Tesla or opportunities in commodities and crypto, I provide diversified insights to help you succeed. Join me, and let’s take your investing to the next level. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I am long a diversified portfolio with hedges. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.