Iran War: Winners and Losers By A. K. Abdul Momen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/03/iran-war-winners-and-losers/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=War_in_Iran_Middle_East_Threatens_Global_Agrifood_Systems_Torture_and_Physical_Abuse_of_Children_in_ NEW JERSEY, USA, Mar 26 2026 (IPS) - Who benefits from a war of choice against Iran? The immediate political winners may include President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But if the war continues for a longer period, the political consequences for both Trump and Netanyahu could be uncertain. However, the most consistent beneficiaries are defense contractors, defense manufacturers and military lobbyists, who profit regardless of the outcome. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.