U.S.-Iran War Drives $1 Trillion Costs, Slows Global Growth to 3.1% in 2026

U.S.-Iran talks advance on a 15-point peace plan via Pakistan as President Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure by five days. The war has cost the Pentagon $11.3 billion in its first week, with a $200 billion funding request pending, threatening IMF-projected global growth of 3.1% in 2026. Energy prices surge, boosting Russian revenues while elevating global financial stability risks.