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Why the Iran War Could Deliver the Biggest Social Security Raise in Years

There's a direct connection between the prolonged Middle East conflict and the 2027 Social Security COLA.

Why the Iran War Could Deliver the Biggest Social Security Raise in Years

Why the Iran War Could Deliver the Biggest Social Security Raise in Years

Published June 15, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

On Monday, Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter flying near the Strait of Hormuz. This prompted the U.S. to conduct retaliatory strikes, which in turn provoked drone and missile attacks by Iran on U.S. military bases in the Middle East.

How do these two developments impact retirees? Here's why the Iran war could deliver the biggest Social Security raise in years.

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