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In reply to the discussion: Breaking: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz [View all]
Bohunk68
(1,433 posts)2. Doesn't matter if they pull it off all the way.
The industry will still jack up prices regardless. That's why they gave Putinfluffer the billion for his election.
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They've never pulled it off when they've tried before. The last time they tried, they lost half of their Navy above ...
marble falls
Jun 2025
#49
Seriously. If Iran thinks they can hold off the USN at Hormuz, they are preparing to go to paradise ...
marble falls
Jun 2025
#56
In theory, we can keep the strait open. Just like the Bab el-Mandeb strait but most ships bypass it and sail around
progree
Jun 2025
#16
Most shipping has been diverted from there anyway, experts say we may see oil go up by $5 a barrel. nt
ImNotGod
Jun 2025
#28
The vote by the Iranian Parliament is the first step. Someone is already interfering with GPS in the Strait
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2025
#20
On the plus side for Russia, the price of oil is going to shoot back up. They just got lucky I suppose....
OnDoutside
Jun 2025
#50