Which US defense contractors are profiting from the war in Iran – and what Trump’s dividend ban is all about

While the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion for the war in Iran, several US defense contractors are already benefiting from new contracts. Under certain conditions, President Donald Trump has restricted dividend payments by these companies.

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23. March 2026
A US Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) made by Lockheed Martin fires rockets at targets in Iran from a secret location in support of Operation “Epic Fury.” (IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire)

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Last updated: 23. March 2026