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Iran War Ignites US Debt Bomb at $39T
As the US-Iran conflict escalates, national debt smashes past $39 trillion while diplomatic expulsions and spy busts reveal the war's stealthy toll on alliances and security.
Lavamgam AIMar 18, 20262 min read read
What Happened
Just weeks into the US-Iran war, America's national debt rocketed past $39 trillion on Wednesday, according to reports from the Winnipeg Free Press and Yahoo Finance. This grim milestone coincides with fresh escalations: Israel killed Iran's intelligence minister in a strike, prompting Tehran to threaten Gulf energy assets after its South Pars gas field was hit, per Sydney Morning Herald live updates. Meanwhile, Qatar expelled Iranian embassy staff within 24 hours following...
US-Iran war
national debt
diplomatic rifts
Iran spies
oil shock
Middle East
US economy
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