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  Good morning. You’re listening to the War Update InfoPod — a clear look at what has changed overnight, and what it might mean. This morning there are mixed signals coming out of the conflict involving Iran — suggesting both possible de-escalation and continued hardline positions . First, a significant diplomatic development overnight. Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian , has issued an apology to neighbouring countries that were hit during recent Iranian missile strikes. He said the attacks were linked to the presence of foreign military bases in those countries and stressed that Iran has no intention of targeting its neighbours directly . ( AP News ) Iran’s leadership has now stated that it will no longer carry out missile strikes on neighbouring states unless an attack against Iran originates from those countries . ( The Guardian ) In other words, Tehran is signalling that it intends to limit its military actions to retaliation , rather than widening the conflict across the re...

Who is actually making the most money from this war (it isn’t the countries fighting).  This is actually one of the most interesting — and least talked about — aspects of any war . The countries fighting usually lose money , sometimes enormous amounts. But certain industries and states often profit financially or strategically . Here are the main groups that tend to benefit. Defence and weapons manufacturers The biggest financial beneficiaries are usually arms companies . For example, companies that produce missile defence systems, interceptors, and aircraft immediately see demand surge during conflicts. Major examples include companies such as: Lockheed Martin Raytheon Technologies Northrop Grumman BAE Systems Missile defence systems like Patriot interceptors can cost $3–4 million per missile . When large numbers are used, orders to replenish stockpiles quickly follow. Wars often create multi-year production contracts . Energy producers Energy exporters can ...