How the US-Israel conflict with Iran is exposing cracks in the petrodollar system
🔴 Tension RisingBusinessLine2026-05-13
With US public debt exceeding GDP, Gulf states are reassessing their holdings of US assets amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. This raises concerns about a potential sell-off, which could trigger a market correction and spread financial stress internationally. The US is utilizing swap lines to provide liquidity, but the underlying vulnerability of the petrodollar system remains a significant risk.