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Tag Archives: Strait of Hormuz
There ain’t nuthin’ left….
First the US has depleted its weapons stockpiles which will take years to rebuild. Now they have sold off their oil at premium prices and the country has not benefited from the profits gained – but somebody has. https://www.upstreamonline.com/energy-security/oil-markets-reaching-unheard-of-inventory-levels-exxonmobil-executive/2-1-1996440?zephr_sso_ott=XbRY06 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-oil-shock-is-here-to-stay-energy-bosses-brace-themselves/ar-AA1Zw6qy … Continue reading
Trump’s frontal brain outburst
Gulf “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow ’em up.” President Donald Trump made that threat Wednesday at a Cabinet meeting, discussing his administration’s negotiations with Iran and the near future of the Strait of … Continue reading
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Tagged GCC threat, illegal war on Iran, lawless, Oman, President Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, unhinged strategy
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Which planet are you on?
Somebody seems to still be dreaming. Is it me? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/are-you-still-there-trump-links-abraham-accords-to-iran-war-talks-in-surprise-move/ar-AA23XAYN
Friday: Trump says ‘close to a deal’. Monday: Trump says ‘war back on’. Oil prices drop, then surge. Another pattern for money making amongst friends.
Response from Iran: Then: What happened on May 22? Iran confirms Qatar-hosted talks to end US-Iran war, with Pakistan serving as lead mediator A Qatari negotiating team and Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran on May 22 to push ceasefire … Continue reading
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Tagged america, China, GCC, global trade, greed, illegal war on Iran, insider trading, Iranian allies, Iranian enemies, israel, Kuwait, markets, oil, Pakistan, peace negotiations, Qatar, Russia rewarded, sanctions lifted on Russian oil, Saudia Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, Tehran, UAE, ukraine, US bases in Gulf, world economy collapse
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Hot tailing it….
https://news.az/news/irgc-says-us-destroyers-fled-strait-of-hormuz-after-iranian-barrage https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/iran-accuses-us-of-violating-ceasefire-by-targeting-civilian-areas-and-ships-on-strait-of-hormuz https://www.msn.com/en-in/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/uae-attacked-again-missile-drone-strike-injures-3-in-latest-escalation-in-us-iran-war/ar-AA22I1VE https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sent-laser-system-to-uae-to-help-intercept-iranian-missiles-and-drones-report/
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Tagged break-up of GCC, catastrophic global consequences, Fujeirah, Iran, Kuwait, Strait of Hormuz, UAE, US defeat, US-Israel
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Project Freedom pause
Trump dismisses China friction over Iran war, touts Xi ties before Beijing summit US halts Hormuz escort mission, says Beijing is not pushing back as Xi talks loom ublished: 3:45am, 6 May 2026Updated: 7:21am, 6 May 2026 US President Donald Trump on … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbas Araghchi's, China, covert ship to ship oil transfer, friends of Iran, Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago, Iran, Israel - US illegal war on Iran, MBS, mental health of President Trump, President Trump, President Xi, Project Freedom pause, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, US Airbase, US blockade
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Israel deploys to defend friend, UAE
https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/netanyahu-israel-iron-dome-uae-iran-missile-war-gulf-air-defense-alliance/ See also the above covering the impact of the Abraham Accord, here is an extract: UAE–Israel Military Convergence After the Abraham Accords The 2020 Abraham Accords fundamentally restructured Middle Eastern security alignments by formalising UAE–Israel relations, unlocking rapid expansion … Continue reading
I wanna break free
27th April 2026 Strait of Hormuz traffic showing early signs of recovery but analysts say crisis far from over Vessel crossings rebound over the weekend but analysts warn increased movement has not yet translated into a surge in oil and … Continue reading
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