...or were friendly with Iran.
The Strait isn't open if oil tankers aren't moving freely through it.
Trump clears the Strait
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The Strait isn't open if oil tankers aren't moving freely through it.
It is not anyone's currently.LMAO! " Ours" my ass. Iran cant even protect its own leaders,...as most have been blown to bits.BTW Legion,...hows it going otherwise?
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
الله أكبر)
How did you arrive at that nonsensical conclusion?
Venezuela does not “more than make up the gap” from Iran’s output. Iran’s crude production (~3.3 mb/d) is about 3× Venezuela’s current level. Even optimistic near-term forecasts see Venezuela adding only a few hundred thousand b/d in the next 1–2 years with investment and sanctions relief. That's not enough to offset or exceed Iran’s contribution. Longer-term potential (e.g., back toward 1.5–2.5 mb/d) would take years and tens of billions in investment, not an immediate replacement.
In short, this appears to be rhetorical exaggeration (possibly from political commentary downplaying Iran’s role or hyping Venezuela’s potential). The data from EIA, OPEC, IEA, and industry sources shows neither part of the claim is accurate.
The real issue is logistical.
The Persian Gulf region (primarily Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar) cannot be simply “replaced” as a source of oil and fertilizers without severe global economic distress because it supplies an outsized, low-cost share of both commodities that the rest of the world cannot quickly or affordably replace. This dominance stems from geology (vast, easy-to-produce reserves), infrastructure (export terminals and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint), and economics (some of the world’s cheapest feedstock). A sudden cutoff would trigger massive price spikes, inflation, reduced agricultural output, and broader supply-chain chaos.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
الله أكبر)
It is within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman. None of the Strait is outside those limits.
Are you "winning," Baghdad Bob?
Well well well,.....sure looks like I NAILED THAT ONE, its happening the very next day after I said it would. Silly Iranians and leftoids .....Like I said,...I think this ends up with US shutting down the strait. Were the only ones who actually can anyway. That way, as I said before we can not only screw Iran out of any money but choke the chinks off too. Win win. As for Europe? Screw them too. They can buy FROM us and our newly acquired fields in Venezuela......
Such dim little minds.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
الله أكبر)
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament stated that the American side was unable to win the trust of the Iranian delegation in the latest round of negotiations.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote in a post on the social media platform X that the Islamic Republic of Iran had emphasized goodwill and the necessary political will prior to the talks; however, due to the experience of two past wars, there is no trust toward the opposing side.
He added that members of the Iranian delegation, known as “Minab 168,” had put forward forward-looking initiatives, but the other side ultimately failed to earn the delegation’s confidence.
Ghalibaf continued that the United States, during the negotiations, came to understand Iran’s logic and principles and must now decide whether it is capable of gaining Iran’s trust.
The Speaker stressed that Iran is pursuing a “power-based diplomacy” alongside other approaches, including military countermeasures, to secure the nation’s rights, and will not retreat from efforts to consolidate the achievements of the 40-day national defense.
He also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in facilitating the negotiation process, describing the country as a “friend and brother.”
In conclusion, Ghalibaf thanked public support and the efforts of the negotiating team during the intensive 21-hour talks, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to defending its national interests.
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote in a post on the social media platform X that the Islamic Republic of Iran had emphasized goodwill and the necessary political will prior to the talks; however, due to the experience of two past wars, there is no trust toward the opposing side.
He added that members of the Iranian delegation, known as “Minab 168,” had put forward forward-looking initiatives, but the other side ultimately failed to earn the delegation’s confidence.
Ghalibaf continued that the United States, during the negotiations, came to understand Iran’s logic and principles and must now decide whether it is capable of gaining Iran’s trust.
The Speaker stressed that Iran is pursuing a “power-based diplomacy” alongside other approaches, including military countermeasures, to secure the nation’s rights, and will not retreat from efforts to consolidate the achievements of the 40-day national defense.
He also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in facilitating the negotiation process, describing the country as a “friend and brother.”
In conclusion, Ghalibaf thanked public support and the efforts of the negotiating team during the intensive 21-hour talks, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to defending its national interests.
Ghalibaf: U.S. Failed to Gain Iran’s Trust in Recent Talks - WANA
WANA (Apr 12) – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament stated that the American side was unable to win the trust of the Iranian delegation in the latest round of negotiations. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote in a post on the social media platform X that the Islamic Republic of Iran had emphasized...
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Nor should it. It is you cowardly soldiers of the pig Muhammad killing them as you piss yourselves in fear.
That's odd; I was assured that the US Navy sent two warships through the Hormuz Strait to "set conditions" for removing mines.
US military 'setting conditions' to clear mines from Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said on Saturday that it had started “setting conditions" for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two U.S. warships passing through the key waterway.www.reuters.com
Mainly to prove that it's safe to traverse, Bob. And they did, not a scratch on them.
Over the bunkers where your cowardly Mullahs hide?
Because if they didn't - the cowardly scum of the IRGC would murder them outright. The Theocratic Dictatorship hides behind women and children depending on decency from the West that they utterly lack.
Allahu Subpar - as always.
Meh, he's in a gay bathhouse in West Hollywood. He is nowhere near where bombs are falling. His only danger is AIDS and another round of Hep-C.
No doubt a gay bathhouse, son, but I'm guessing it's closer to the Rockies than West Hollywood.
Say "Hi" to you mom for me, please. It's been awhile.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
الله أكبر)
CENTCOM says they were there to begin setting conditions to remove mines.
Why aren't any supertankers crowding into the Strait today?
Why did two suddenly reverse course and flee?
What are you yapping about, Chang?
You're clearly not sober, either.
Poor traitor stooge. Your 35 IQ points can't handle the fact that America just seized control.
That's what happens to traitors.
They'll give you a trial first, noballs. We Americans are civilized - unlike you of the DNC/IRGC.
Thanks Peewee. The "I know you but what am I" routine is really clever.
Now, as far as you providing aid and comfort to the enemy in times of war, treason per the United States Constitution, a document you've never read, there is no denying it.
You are in actual fact, a traitor.
Nonsense. I know exactly what the Iranian Mullahs are. A less manly version of the Iraqis.
You are the ones who used your children to clear minefields - that it the level of scum Iranians are.
If the pigs running Iran don't know where the mines are, how can they provide safe passage to ships that pay ransom to them?