Iran War Week 2: Military Gains Hit Economic Wall
March 9, 2026·20 days ago·via CNN

US and Israeli forces press their air campaign into week two, dismantling Iran's missile factories, air defenses, and internal security bases like IRGC garrisons and Basij outposts to cripple the regime's grip. Strikes have slashed Iranian missile launches, securing air dominance for deep operations, as CENTCOM's Admiral Cooper confirms. Yet economic pressures mount with oil spiking over $100 a barrel, exposing the real cost of endless foreign entanglements. Read more about this...