The companies and industries that are making billions of dollars off the war in Iran

While households around the world are feeling the financial strain of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, some companies are raking in extraordinary profits. The uncertainty caused by the conflict and Iran’s de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving up the cost of living and straining the budgets of companies, families, and governments. However, while some have been pushed to the brink, others—whose transactions are more profitable during a war or who benefit from volatile energy prices—have posted record revenues. Here are some of the sectors and companies that are making billions as the conflict in the Middle East continues. The greatest economic impact of the war so far has been a rise in energy prices. -including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo, as well as JPMorgan- saw their revenues rise substantially in the first quarter of the year. Overall, the banks reported $47.7 billion in profits in the first three months of 2026. “High transaction volumes have benefited investment banks, particularly Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs,” said Susannah Streeter, head of investment strategy at Wealth Club. Wall Street’s major lenders have received a boost from the surge in demand for transactions, as investors rush to offload riskier stocks and bonds and put their money into assets they consider safer. Скачайте последнюю версию и активируйте их.