Nournews: As the U.S.–Israeli war against Iran enters its second month, leaked reports indicate that the Trump family and its close associates have gained substantial economic benefits from the escalation of tensions. From so-called reconstruction projects in Gaza to oil contracts with countries such as Venezuela and Nigeria, all appear to have been structured to serve the interests of this circle. In addition, support by Trump’s sons for a drone manufacturing company and efforts to sell weapons to the UAE point to the family’s direct entry into the chain of war profiteering.
Alongside these developments, reports have emerged that associates of the U.S. Secretary of Defense sought to make multi-million-dollar investments in defense industries prior to the onset of the attacks—suggesting prior knowledge of the war and attempts to capitalize on it economically. These pieces of evidence portray officials acting as war profiteers, reducing national interests to personal gain.
Explosion of Debt and Unprecedented Economic Pressures
At the macro level, the economic consequences of this war-driven policy have quickly become visible in U.S. economic indicators. According to data from the Treasury Department, U.S. national debt increased by more than $295 billion in just one month following the start of military operations against Iran, surpassing $39 trillion. This unprecedented rise signals severe financial strain on the country’s economic structure.
At the same time, gasoline prices in the United States have reached their highest levels in 30 years, a direct result of regional tensions and Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz. The stock market has also experienced significant declines, with many economic indicators entering a critical phase. These developments cast serious doubt on claims of the resilience of the U.S. economy and suggest that, rather than strengthening it, war policies have weakened it.
War Profiteers and the Network of Political Power
Another dimension of this crisis relates to the role of political figures and influential lobbying networks. Reports indicate that some senators, including figures aligned with pro-war factions, have received hundreds of millions of dollars from pro-Israel lobbying groups to help sustain the path toward war. Such financial backing has reinforced both political and economic incentives to prolong the conflict.
In this context, efforts to sideline military commanders opposed to the war and to cover up battlefield failures point to an organized will to maintain a state of conflict. These behaviors depict a structure in which war has become a tool for accumulating power and wealth, and decisions are made not on the basis of national interest but within the framework of the interests of a limited group.
Social Divide and the Shift Toward “Israel First”
While polls suggest that around 70 percent of the American public opposes the war and dissatisfaction with government policies is steadily rising, the leadership continues to insist on pursuing this course. This deepening divide between the public and the government reflects a crisis of legitimacy in major policymaking.
Meanwhile, evidence such as statements by certain security officials indicating that Iran does not pose a threat to the United States suggests that the war is defined less by U.S. national interests and more by the objectives of the Israeli regime. Under these conditions, the slogan “America First” has effectively been replaced by “Israel First,” placing U.S. foreign policy on a costly and high-risk trajectory.
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