Iran War and the Impact on Oil

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Why Strait of Malacca Could Be Next Global Chokepoint After Hormuz

An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns of “a chain-reaction response” in more critical shipping lanes — and he mentioned Malacca specifically.

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US commits maritime piracy, attacks Iranian commercial ship in violation of ceasefire

The United States has carried out a flagrant act of aggression on an Iranian merchant vessel in the waters of the Sea of Oman.

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran-US Standoff Deepens After Ship Seizure and Drone Attacks​

April 19: Iran tightens maritime control as US piracy continues amid fragile ceasefire

Iran reinforced tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz as maritime tensions with the US continued in the wake of new acts of piracy against Iranian vessels.

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Trump leaning on false narratives to exit unwinnable war on Iran: Ex-diplomat

US President Donald Trump is leaning on false narratives and military posturing to engineer an exit from a war against Iran that he cannot win, says a former Iranian diplomat.

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Iranian Armed Forces Vow Swift Response to US Seizure of Iranian Vessel in Gulf of Oman

A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command said that Iran would respond swiftly to the seizure of an Iranian vessel by the US military in the Gulf of Oman.

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Iran Rejects Second Round of Talks With US - Reports

Iran has refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the United States, Iran's IRNA news agency reported Sunday.

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Iran Attacks U.S. Warships In Response To Vessel Seizure (Videos)

Iran attacked a number of United States warships in the Arabian Sea on April 19 after one of its commercial...

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Iranian Armed Forces Vow Swift Response to US Seizure of Iranian Vessel in Gulf of Oman

A spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command said that Iran would respond swiftly to the seizure of an Iranian vessel by the US military in the Gulf of Oman.

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China’s LNG Strategy Pays Off with Record Re-Exports in 2026​

Iran doesn’t trust US in talks, will respond decisively to any threats: IRGC

The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran does not trust negotiations with the United States but puts faith in national power.

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Hormuz Crisis’ Spread to Bab al-Mandab, Strait of Malacca Would Wipe Out the World Economy

The three strategic chokepoints are “critical passageways where a lot of trade, a lot of energy flows take place,” and prolonged closure would have a “huge impact in terms of energy prices…GDP growth, employment,” and could trigger a global recession or depression, says financial analyst Syed...

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Iranian oil tanker enters Iran’s territorial waters with navy’s operational support

The Iranian oil tanker Sili City entered Iran’s territorial waters on Monday night after crossing the Arabian Sea, says the army.

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Iran Demands Immediate Release of Crew From US-Seized Merchant Ship - Foreign Ministry

Tehran is demanding the prompt release of crew members from the Iranian-flagged merchant vessel Touska, seized by the United States in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the crew families aboard, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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File closed: Why Irans nuclear program must never return to the negotiating table

Decades of good-faith negotiations with the US brought Iran only broken promises, sanctions, and war, so the nuclear file should be effectively closed now.

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Iran May Have Weapons It Hasn't Shown the World Yet - Military Expert

Iran may have “weapons which have not been precisely identified” to this point, says Russian military analyst Yuri Lyamin, commenting on Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's announcement that Iran has “new cards” it can play if war resumes.

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Iran has new surprises ready for potential resumption of war: Report

Iran has fully prepared for the possible resumption of war as the ceasefire deadline approaches, with new surprises ready for any new round of imposed war, the Tasnim News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing informed sources.

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Russian Emergencies Ministry Says Delivered Over 27 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Beirut

A special Il-76 aircraft of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations delivered over 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Beirut for the Lebanese population affected by the military conflict, the ministry told Sputnik on Tuesday.

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X suspends Iranian accounts in bid to silence voices against US-Israeli aggression

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a sweeping campaign to suspend accounts opposed to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

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No Iranian delegation in Islamabad, says report as Tehran rejects talks under threats

No Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with the United States, according to a report.

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Never again: Why Iran denies concessions and negotiates from position of strength

Iran, the victor of the 40-day imposed war, will negotiate only to permanently end the imposed war, not over its missile, nuclear, or defense capabilities. Those red lines are non-negotiable.

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One enemy misstep after truce, we strike where you say: IRGC commander to people

If the enemy oversteps and commits any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the ceasefire, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will target wherever the people want them to, the IRGC aerospace commander said on Tuesday.

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April 21: Trump unilaterally extends truce as Iran rejects talks amid threats, blockade

Donald Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday night, while Tehran rejected talks under ongoing US threats and blockade.

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Trump Extends Ceasefire With Iran In Suspicious Move

United States President Donald Trump announced on April 21 that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran for the time...

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Saudis Looking to China, Pakistan & Turkiye for Security as Trust in US Erodes - Expert

Saudi Arabia’s calculations are being shaped by erratic US policy that prioritizes Israeli interests, with Saudi and wider Gulf Cooperation Council concerns “coming second,” Prof. Mohsin Raza Khan, Associate Dean at O.P. Jindal Global University’s School of International Affairs, tells Sputnik.

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IRGC seizes Israeli ship, second vessel for violations in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says it has intercepted and transferred to Iranian territorial waters two vessels for having committed violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran Detains Two Unauthorized Vessels Trying to Transit Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military detained two unauthorized vessels that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday.

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Iran Fired At Three Ships Near Hormuz, Seized Two

Three cargo ships were reportedly attacked by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) In the Strait of Hormuz on April...

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U.S. Missile Stockpiles Were Significantly Depleted By Iran War

The United States military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during the war with Iran and created a...

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Military aggression failed, US bullying won’t open Strait of Hormuz: Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the country will not open the Strait of Hormuz under bullying from the United States.

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US Treasury Denies $14B Russia Windfall as Sanctions Relief Stabilizes Oil Prices​

 

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IRGC speedboats, UUVs waiting for intruding US vessels: Judiciary chief

Iran’s Judiciary chief says the IRGC speedboats and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles are waiting for intruding US vessels to fully destroy them.

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US Secretary of Navy Resigns - Department of War

US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has resigned, the Department of War said.

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'War Crime': Prime Minister Slams Israel for Airstrike Killing Lebanese Journalist

Israel's strikes in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, as well as the obstruction of rescue teams' access to the site, constitute war crimes, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday.

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IRGC speedboats, UUVs waiting for intruding US vessels: Judiciary chief

Iran’s Judiciary chief says the IRGC speedboats and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles are waiting for intruding US vessels to fully destroy them.

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Big defeat to big lies: Trump peddles Iran discord fiction to mask US military, strategic

After a major military defeat and diplomatic debacle in Islamabad, a desperate US has lost all leverage and is now peddling lies about Iran

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Iran central bank confirms Strait of Hormuz fees received in cash

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Persian Gulf states hosting US bases true losers in US-Israeli war against Iran: Ex- diplomat

The US-Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran has put pressure on Arab states of the Persian Gulf that host US military bases, who find themselves in the most vulnerable and precarious position, says a former Egyptian diplomat.

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Trump, Iran, and Oil: Why the US Failed to Control the Middle East​

US-led Digital Neocolonialism Enslaves Millions Worldwide

While the colonialism of old involved “the looting of gold and silver and the ransacking of nations,” digital age neocolonialism is all about “forcing citizens and countries to use certain technology while extracting their personal data,” Facebook whistleblower and censorship expert Ryan Hartwig...

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Pentagon Says US Intercepted Majestic X Ship in Indian Ocean, Carrying Oil From Iran

The US Armed Forces intercepted the Majestic X ship in the Indian Ocean, allegedly carrying oil from Iran, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

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U.S. Intercepted Three Iranian Tankers In Asian Waters

The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in ‌Asian waters, Reuters reported on April 22. The...

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Trump in deep pooh with this war, fighting the Zionists racist and ethnic cleansing, genocidal policies to create the garden of eden God supposedly promised them.

These Zionists are very dangerous with their god delusion. They have now turned on innocent civilian palestinians in the West Bank. The rest of the World stays quiet. IDF soldiers smashing up Christ symbols with sledge hammers too. Apparently, that soldier will be jailed. Whilst IDF get a pat on the back for killing innocent civilians and journalists in Lebanon. World's gone upside down on morality.

At the same time, US weapons depleted, mega deficit to budget, no objectives on the Iran war and no exit strategy. Rest of the World suffering high inflation with the US not impacted just yet and enjoying her self the high price of oil supplying the rest of the World.

All these attrocities will come home to roost and the US and Israel will pay a price sooner or later. Limits of arrogance and abuse of power well over-reached.

I find it comical that the press here in the UK still hounding Starmer for staying out of the war by asking for his recognition about Mandelson and Epstain Israelli honey-trap shit to blackmail powerful figures. The Jewish lobby are losing their grip. I think the pubic are catching up to how these big vested interests can buy politicians and senators.

Apparently, Trump asked the Iranian football team to be removed from the World Cup and offered position to Italy. https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23...-fifa-to-replace-iran-with-italy-at-world-cup

Whilst on the other hand some countries boycotting the Eurovision because Israel, which isn't even in Europe is included in the competition.

How low can Israel and US sink? Europe stays silent.

Worst is yet to come I guess. The future looks brown.

 

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Pentagon Still Seeks Funds to Restore Missile Stockpile Spent in Iran - Reports

The Pentagon is still struggling to secure funding to expedite the replenishment of critical munitions used up during the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.

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US Embassy in Ukraine Paid $40M to Firm That Recruited Former Child Soldiers

The US Department of State has spent $39.7 million on Aegis Defense Services, a firm with a documented history of recruiting former child soldiers from Sierra Leone to reduce labor costs during the Iraq War, to provide professional security services to the US Embassy in Kiev, according to a...

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U.S. Developing Attack Plans Targeting Hormuz With Three Carriers

The United States military is developing new battle plans to target Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported...

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Israel Waiting Green Light To Target Iran’s New Supreme Leader: Katz

Defense Minister Israel Katz during a security assessment on April 22 said that Israel is ready to resume war against...

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Israeli Air Force Technicians Who Spied For Iran Charged

Two technicians of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) have been charged with spying on behalf of Iran, Israeli authorities announced...

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‘Fingers on trigger, target bank ready’: Iran warns US of ‘eye for head’ reprisal

Iranian military officials says that their fingers remain on the trigger with a designated bank of targets, warning the United States of a devastating "eye for a head" reprisal if it resumes its military aggression.

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Mearsheimer: Trump has ‘no military option’ and must end war on Iran quickly or risk recession

Professor John Mearsheimer has stated that US President Donald Trump has “no military option” and must end the war of aggression on Iran quickly to avoid triggering a recession.

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Hezbollah MP: Ceasefire meaningless amid ongoing Israeli aggression

A Hezbollah representative in the Lebanese parliament says Israel’s ongoing hostilities render any ceasefire meaningless.

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Iran Will Bar Anyone From Exporting Oil From Middle East If It Cannot – Vice President

Iran will not allow anyone to export oil from the Middle East if the country is not able to do it itself, Iranian Vice President for Optimization and Strategic Management of Energy Affairs Esmaeil Saqqab Esfahani said on Friday.

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Skirmish In Hormuz

A skirmish is taking place in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States and Iran are both attempting to...

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Says It Seized U.S.-Linked Ship

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on April 25 that its naval forces had seized the Liberian-flagged container ship...

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Irans military warns of decisive response if illegal US naval blockade continues

Iran’s central military command warns that the continued naval “piracy, blockade, and banditry” by American forces in the region will be met with a decisive response from the Iranian armed forces.

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Americas grand strategy in West Asia: Energy flow at any cost – with Israel as enforcer

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Iran Outplaying US Navy in Strait of Hormuz With Sea Mines

Iran has laid low-cost mines in Hormuz using mini-submarines and small vessels, creating a prolonged, asymmetric threat the US cannot quickly neutralize, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik.

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How the US Locked-in Latin America's Economic Dependency

Modern debt mechanisms serve as instruments of neocolonialism in Latin America, bringing regional countries into the US sphere of influence, Alejandro Olmos Gaona, an Argentine expert on external debt and former member of Ecuador’s government commission for auditing bilateral agreements, tells...

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Ceasefire in Name Only: IDF Strikes Lebanon After 200+ Violations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had struck armed rocket launchers belonging to the Hezbollah movement in three areas of southern Lebanon.

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US to Return $159 Billion in Tariffs — Trump

President Donald Trump said the US is now supposed to give back $159 billion in tariffs following what he described as a “horrible and ridiculous” Supreme Court decision.

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Iran To Make One Last Offer For U.S.

President Donald Trump told Reuters on April 25 that Iran plans to make an offer aimed at resolving United States...

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US to Struggle to Legally Justify Blockade of Strait of Hormuz – South Korean Association

The United States will find it difficult to justify the legality of the imposed maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Subeom Choi, secretary general of the Korea Arctic Shipping Association said.

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US blockade of Iranian ports ‘collective punishment’ of civilians: Top rights body

Iran’s High Council for Human Rights says the US blockade of Iranian ports and the seizure of a commercial vessel, are a collective punishment against millions of civilians.

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Iran Rules Out US Meeting in Islamabad, Rejects Media Reports

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan for talks with senior officials, as part of Islamabad’s mediation efforts to end an American-imposed war of aggression and...

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Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner's Trip to Pakistan for Talks With Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had canceled the trip of special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran.

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Israeli Troops Stole Crucifix To Replace One They Destroyed In South Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on April 21 that it had replaced a crucifix in southern Lebanon after its...

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Irans principled red lines and Trumps desperation to exit the quagmire show who holds cards

During FM Araghchi

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Iran FM holds talks with Qatari, Saudi counterparts on regional stability

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations on Sunday with his counterparts from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as part of broad diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.

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War on Iran proved US military presence only brings insecurity for host states: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the experience of the US-Israeli war against Iran shows that US military presence in the region does not bring security to host countries.

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Iran Rejects US Neocolonial Order – Analyst

“The US seeks to maintain its regional dominance through a network of security alliances, military presence and economic influence, while Iran seeks to distance itself from this structure,” Iranian political scientist Vahid Hosseinzadeh tells Sputnik.

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Hezbollah vows to continue its ‘legitimate response’ to Israeli ceasefire violations

Hezbollah has strongly denounced Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for accusing the resistance movement of undermining a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, vowing to continue its “legitimate response” to the Israeli regime’s continuous violations of the truce.

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IRGC says to reverse engineer 15 undetonated US missiles uncovered in southern Iran

IRGC bomb disposal teams discover 15 heavy US missiles in Iran’s southern province of Hormuzgan.

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Decades-Old Iranian Jet Breached US Defenses, Struck Gulf Base in Early Phase of War — Reports

Iran’s early retaliatory strikes in the US-Israeli aggression caused significantly more damage to US military infrastructure than publicly acknowledged, with over 100 targets hit across bases in multiple Gulf countries, NBC News reported.

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Iranian F-5 Jet Bombed Key U.S. Base During War

United States bases and equipment in the Middle East took “extensive” damage as a result of Iranian retaliatory strikes after...

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Trump Claims Iran Submitted Improved Offer

United States President Donald Trump claimed on April 25 that Iran submitted a response to Washington’s latest proposal for a...

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Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Russia on April 27, Plans to Meet With Putin - Envoy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Russia on April 27 and plans to hold a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, the Islamic republic's ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said on Sunday.

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US policy of threats and sanctions against Iran has failed, must be abandoned: Russia envoy

A Russian envoy says Washington’s long-standing policy of negotiating from a position of strength through military threats and illegal sanctions has failed against of Iran and must be abandoned.

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Martyrs: 45 percent civilians

TEHRAN - An Iranian official said on Sunday that civilians comprised nearly half of those killed in the US–Israeli war on Iran, a grim reality that starkly contradicts President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the conflict was intended to help the Iranian people and protect innocent lives.

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Veteran Russian Pilot Reveals How Iranian F-5 Ace May Have Snuck Through US Defenses

There’s an array of tricks the Iranian F-5 variant that hit a US base in Kuwait on the second day of the war could have used, says Russian military analyst and Air Force Major (ret.) Andrei Krasnoperov.

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China slams US ‘abusive sanctions’ on refineries over alleged links to Iran

China’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the US for imposing sanctions on Chinese refineries over alleged links to Iran.

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Iran to charge ships passing Strait of Hormuz in rial: Lawmaker

A senior Iranian lawmaker says ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must pay charges in Iran

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How Hezbollah struck back after a year of strategic patience, tilting battlefield in its favor

After more than a year of strategic patience, Hezbollah struck back with advanced weaponry, shocking both the Israeli regime and the military pundits who had almost written its obituary.

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Araghchi Says Held Good Meeting With Putin, Discussed Conflict Between Israel, US, Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that he had good meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed in detail the conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran.

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U.S. Refuelers Gather At Israel As Trump Gives Iran Three Days (Videos)

The United States military has sent additional aerial refueling tanker aircraft to Israel as Trump renewed warnings to Iran. Some...

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US Air Force Investigates Blaze at UK Base Used for Bombing Iran

The US Air Force is investigating a fire that broke out over the weekend at the UK Fairford Air Base, home to a US bomber unit used for attacks on Iran, the GB News channel reported on Monday.

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EU Fears US-Iran War Bound to Trigger Political Nightmare for Bloc - Reports

European leaders fear that the confrontation between the United States and Iran will turn from an economic shock into a political crisis for the fragile backbone of the EU, media reported on Monday, citing European officials.

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US seizure of Iranian vessel endangers patients: Red Crescent official

The US seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel carrying vital medical supplies has directly endangered the lives of patients in Iran, a senior official from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has revealed.

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What the West Hides About Soviet Role in De-Colonization

The Soviet Union played the key role in de-colonization and development of the Global South, former Soviet and Russian diplomat Veniamin Popov tells Sputnik.

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Trump Discusses With Security Team Iran's Proposal on Hormuz Strait Opening - White House

US President Donald Trump has discussed with his national security team Iran's proposal on the mutual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.

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Iran Wants Full Control Over Hormuz

Iran has proposed a deal with the United States to reach an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and...

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Iran: Responsibility for any disruption in Strait of Hormuz lies squarely with US aggression

Iran has categorically stated that any disruption or obstruction in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters is the direct responsibility of the United States and its allies.

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US can no longer dictate its policies to independent nations: Iran Defense Ministry

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense says the United States is no longer in a position to dictate its policies to independent nations.

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Irans Air Force conducted sorties to strike US bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar early in war: Army

The Iranian Army’s Air Force carried out multiple sorties against enemy bases in regional countries.

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Russian, Chinese flights to Iran resume after 60-day halt due to US-Israeli war

Passenger flights between Iran and China, as well as between Iran and Russia, have resumed after a two-month suspension.

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Iran has legal right to act in Hormuz, holds US responsible for disruptions: UN mission

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations says the US is responsible for any disruptions to maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz.

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‎World Bank warns of record energy price surge due to US-Israeli war on Iran

The World Bank says energy prices are projected to surge by 24% in 2026 due to severe disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Hezbollah’s Deadly Fiberoptic Tethered Drones Poke Huge Hole in Israel’s Defenses

The Lebanese militia’s new UAVs have taken its asymmetric warfare capabilities to new heights.$400-500 UAVs built from 3D-printed plastic parts, Soviet RPG grenades and cheap FPV controls linked to spools of commercially-sourced fiberoptic cable are taking on Israeli tanks worth millions.

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Trump Claims Iran Is Collapsing

President Donald Trump claimed on April 28 that Iran informed the United States that it is in a state of...

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My biggest holding by far for a few weeks now has been Sugar. I was long Oil earlier in the year but closed slightly too early at $90. But not bad from $65 at the turn of the year. In terms of Sugar. Why? It is a fuel substitute for Oil. So Raw Cane is converted to Ethanol. In addition, inflation adjusted over the past 5-10 years, it has matierally underperformed all commodities and asset classes. Next, technically set up here for a bounce and I think we may be in Wave 3 right now which is the strongest wave. Finally ........Super El Nino. This is expected to hit as early as some time in May. This will impact the crop massively and supply. So Cocoa had a drought issue a few years back. That wasn't Super El Nino driven. That drove the price to triple. I think Sugar going up at least 50% is a given and I remain long on the 2x LSE listed ETC

 

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Iran Vows ‘Unprecedented’ Military Response To U.S. Blockade

The continued “American maritime piracy and banditry” in the form of a “naval blockade” will soon be met with “practical...

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Trump Says US Maintains Negotiations With Iran Via Phone Calls

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States maintains a dialogue with Iran by phone calls.

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Saudi Rift, Iran War and Hormuz Trap: Factors That May Have Pushed UAE to Quit OPEC

“Long before the Iran war, UAE toyed with the idea of leaving OPEC+ because of differences with Saudi Arabia about wanting a production quota of 5M bpd,” renowned oil economist Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh told Sputnik, commenting on Abu Dhabi's announcement Tuesday that it would be quitting the...

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Russia's Dmitriev Right on Oil Price Forecast and Consequences for Europe - Serbia's president

Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russia's special presidential representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries was right in his forecast of rising oil prices and its consequences, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.

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Trump Confirms Iran Received New Weapons During Ceasefire

President Donald Trump on April 29 said that the United States knows where Iran has deployed new military equipment during...

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U.S. Army Wants To Use ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Gliders Against Iran

The United States military is considering sending its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as the Dark Eagle, intermediate-range surface-to-surface...

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U.S. Admits Triton Drone Worth Several Hundred Millions Was Damaged

The United States Navy has confirmed a second incident involving an MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone, with some reports indicating...

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Trump Faces High-Stakes Iran Briefing Including Attack Scenarios - Report

A presentation to be delivered by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper is expected to outline a range of Iran options for Donald Trump, Axios cites sources as saying.

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Trump To Review Options Including Occupying Hormuz Coast

United States President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action against Iran...

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Iran Will Respond With Long-Term Strikes to US Attack, Even If It Is Short-Term - IRGC

Iran will respond with long-term strikes to the US attack, even if it is short-term, Majid Mousavi, the commander of the aerospace forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Thursday.

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Iran consolidates Strait of Hormuz control in post-war power shift, leaving US in dark

After the 40-day war, Iran has decisively consolidated control of the Strait of Hormuz, transforming from a sanctioned into a sanctioning power, and leaving Washington guessing as a new regional order emerges.

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IRGC: US warships will burn like bases if Iran attacked again

A top IRGC commander says Iran will respond to any enemy aggression with prolonged and painful blows, adding that American naval vessels will share the fate of US military bases in the region.

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US blockade will bring enemy ice age’: Aide to Iran’s Leader

A top advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has warned that a US naval blockade will not push the Islamic Republic "back to the Stone Age" but will instead plunge the "system of domination into an ice age".

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Expulsion of arrogant powers from Persian Gulf coming soon: IRGC

The IRGC says the Persian Gulf cannot be secured by "arrogant powers," predicting the "near future" expulsion of America and foreigners to realize nations

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US CENTCOM’s Request for Dark Eagle Missiles Shows Shortage of Weapons and Limited Options

The request for untested hypersonic missiles for the Middle East arena exposes the US' failure to neutralize Iran’s launcher network, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik.

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Pentagon is lying: Netanyahus gamble cost US four times official estimate, Araghchi says

The Pentagon is lying about the financial toll of the aggression on Iran, says Iranian foreign minister.

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‘A new chapter’: Leader says Iran will determine ‘new legal rules’ in Strait of Hormuz

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has declared the dawn of a "new chapter" for the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran FM urges global community to hold aggressors accountable for 40-day imposed war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that the resulting insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is a direct consequence of illegal actions by the US and Israel.

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31 million and counting: Janfada campaign unites resilient Iranian nation against enemy

Tens of millions of Iranians, including students, women, and officials, have joined the ‘Janfada’ campaign in recent weeks, registering readiness to defend the nation against US-Israeli aggression.

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Tables turned: Irans long-held asymmetric options are now enemys worst nightmare

US has exhausted all options as Iran

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'Unwinnable’ US War in Afghanistan Exposed Systemic NATO Failure – Ex-DoD Official

US military defeat in Afghanistan was “inevitable” once the US chose to occupy the country after toppling the Taliban,” former Pentagon official David T. Pyne tells Sputnik.

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Poll: Most Americans believe US aggression against Iran was a ‘mistake’

A recent poll has found that most Americans believe that using the US military against Iran was a mistake, and that the war will make things worse in the United States.

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War On Iran Would Be ‘One Big Failure’ If Uranium Is Not Taken: Israeli Officer

If Iran’s stockpile of more than 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent is not removed from the Islamic...

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Trump Vows To ‘Blast The Hell Out’ Of Iran If Not Deal Is Reached

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on May 1 that he was briefed by Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Bradley...

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IRGC Quds Force chief: Israel’s kidnapping of Gaza flotilla activists ‘international terrorism’

The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned the violent interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla vessels and detention of pro-Palestinian activists by Israeli forces as a prime example of international terrorism.

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IRGC Navy: Gaza flotilla, Strait of Hormuz soldiers will awaken world against Epstein front

IRGC Navy says the passengers of the Sumud naval flotilla heading to Gaza, along with the soldiers of the Strait of Hormuz, will awaken the world against the Epstein front.

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Leader vows to defeat enemy in economic, cultural wars following Iran’s victory on battlefield

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has vowed that the Iranian nation will defeat the enemy in the cultural and economic spheres as well, following the victory on the military battlefield.

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Iran says ‘ball is in US court’ after submitting proposal to mediators

Iran’s deputy FM says it is up to the US to decide whether it wants a deal with Tehran.

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Trump Says Not Satisfied With Latest Iran Proposal on Deal

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is not satisfied with the latest proposal from Iran regarding a possible deal.

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No limit on uranium enrichment level under IAEA supervision: Iran’s UN mission

Iran’s mission to the UN says there is no restriction on the level of uranium enrichment under the IAEA’s supervision.

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Irans strategic patience, resilience outplay US war machine as Trumps desperation deepens

Despite the US Congress’s failure to stop Trump’s unauthorized war against Iran, Tehran’s strategic patience and resilience have outlasted America’s military aggression, naval blockade and economic siege, leaving Washington with no victorious exit.

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Irans undeclared factors could turn any new aggression into bigger defeat for US: Analysis

Amid a fragile ceasefire and enemy desperation to resume all-out war on Iran, multiple factors could inflict a larger US defeat if it resorts to another military adventure, a Press TV analysis reveals.

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Indonesia Announces Imminent Russian Oil Deliveries and Discloses Supply Details

Russian oil supplies to Indonesia will begin soon, Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

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Seven OPEC+ Countries Plan to Increase Oil Production Limits

Seven OPEC+ countries (Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Oman) have preliminarily agreed to increase the target oil production level by approximately 188,000 barrels per day in June, despite the UAE leaving the alliance, media reports.

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New Report Reveals Most U.S. Middle East Bases Were Damaged By Iran

An investigation published by CNN on May 1 found that at least 16 United States military facilities across eight countries...

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"Not only have the United States and Israel handed Iran, on a silver platter, escalation dominance in the conflict - the ability to manage escalation if Washington and Tel Aviv launch another round - but Tehran will also gain additional revenue from selling its 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, which economists estimate at 2–3 billion per month, or 24–36 billion per year. Essentially, even without the unfreezing of Iranian assets in Western countries, Iran will have the resources to rebuild what has been destroyed. To this should be added the fees collected from commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz."

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Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of the Strait of Hormuz

The reckless reliance on a blitzkrieg to eliminate Iran's political and military leadership has left Israel and the United States in an extremely precarious situation, where Tehran's key trump card in the conflict forced upon it turned out to be control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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IRGC: Trump has to choose between ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran

The IRGC says the United States now faces a sharply narrowed choice between an “impossible military operation” against Iran and a “bad deal” with the country.

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Iranian ports active, US blockade failing, says shipping syndicate chief

Head of Iran’s shipping syndicate says the country’s ports are operating normally despite the so-called US blockade.

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Leader’s advisor warns US carriers, says graveyard ready for ‘pirates’

Rezaei says the United States is the “only pirate in the world that possesses aircraft carriers.”

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Iran says it is reviewing US response to 14-point plan delivered via Pakistani intermediary

Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran’s proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators.

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OPEC+ Adjusts Oil Output by 188,000 Bpd, Russia Gets Biggest Boost

Seven OPEC+ countries - Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman - decided to raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in June, compared to May.

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. . . Back to the oil trade. If you were stopped out by Friday's crash, fear not, as the market is now screaming BUY, BUY, BUY!!! (You can bet that Trump and his cronies have reversed their short positions from Friday.) Getting in at any price under $100 is good. In the coming weeks, it'll return to the $110 / $115 mark and, unless there really is some miraculous breakthrough in negotiations - it'll likely go much higher. All the predictions and targets made at the start and throughout this thread still hold true. As always, ignore what the politicians and MSM say, make your decisions based on their actions rather than their words. Daily chart of Brent Crude, below.

No change.
Don't be fooled by Trump's latest ruse to get traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). There are only two possible outcomes that I can see:
1. Traffic starts to move freely again without any intervention from the Iranians. Like that's gonna happen. Not!
2. Any U.S. craft that enters Iranian territorial waters will be warned off. If they fail to heed the warnings and get anywhere near the SoH - they are liable to be attacked.

Which of the two outcomes is the most likely? If you were Lloyd's of London - would you be happy to insure vessels on Trump's promise of safe passage? Even if they are, just imagine how high the premiums will be!!! This latest idea is yet further testimony (if it were needed) that Trump is stuck between a rock and a hard place and is completely bereft of ideas. He simply doesn't know what to do and can't extricate himself from the war without massive loss of face.

So, what will happen? Well, if I was crew on one of the U.S. ships that's supposed to execute this crazy plan, I'd hope my captain would refuse to follow through on the order and, failing that, mutiny. Self evidently, this is putting the lives of U.S. servicemen and women at huge risk, quite needlessly. It's a stupid idea that has zero chance of success. Presumably, Trump knows this only too well and is using it as a pretext to start military action again by blaming Iran for breaking the ceasefire when it atacks U.S. vessels that get anywhere near the SoH.

Regarding the oil trade: no change. Expect price to rise sharply the minute hostilities resume.
Tim.

 

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No change.
Don't be fooled by Trump's latest ruse to get traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). There are only two possible outcomes that I can see:
1. Traffic starts to move freely again without any intervention from the Iranians. Like that's gonna happen. Not!
2. Any U.S. craft that enters Iranian territorial waters will be warned off. If they fail to heed the warnings and get anywhere near the SoH - they are liable to be attacked.

Which of the two outcomes is the most likely? If you were Lloyd's of London - would you be happy to insure vessels on Trump's promise of safe passage? Even if they are, just imagine how high the premiums will be!!! This latest idea is yet further testimony (if it were needed) that Trump is stuck between a rock and a hard place and is completely bereft of ideas. He simply doesn't know what to do and can't extricate himself from the war without massive loss of face.

So, what will happen? Well, if I was crew on one of the U.S. ships that's supposed to execute this crazy plan, I'd hope my captain would refuse to follow through on the order and, failing that, mutiny. Self evidently, this is putting the lives of U.S. servicemen and women at huge risk, quite needlessly. It's a stupid idea that has zero chance of success. Presumably, Trump knows this only too well and is using it as a pretext to start military action again by blaming Iran for breaking the ceasefire when it atacks U.S. vessels that get anywhere near the SoH.

Regarding the oil trade: no change. Expect price to rise sharply the minute hostilities resume.
Tim.

You are right again Tim, there is definitely insider trading going on before Trump's verbal BS and most analysts say there is market manipulation going on. Trump is making billions out of this war along with his cronies, hence no need for peace agreement just yet. The rest of the World suffers. We are being prepared by MSM for 50/60% increase in food prices based on what farmers are predicting.

Also, Trump's escorted safe passage is a hoax. Apparently, there will be no military support just guidance on what path to take through the straits based on where they think the mines are not located.

Anything that comes out of Trump's mouth is absolute shiite. His popularity has apparently dropped below Biden's. ROTFLMAO. Super power of the World offers us two total shiites, and they call it democracy!!!

US is screwed and the Whole World knows it and now seeing it.

Bully boy is then showing an appetite for some Cuban cigars. What ever next? Love to see what Congress will say about that?