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Renew Deal

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10. Iran is attacking a bunch of countries and the Straight of Hormuz to create economic pressure on the US.

Reply to ananda (Reply #8)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 03:16 PM

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So by driving up the price of oil, it increases economic pressure on the US. It directly helps Iran's current strategy, even if it is painful in other ways.

For a more detailed perspective, check out these two videos in order:

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I am very confused about this war on all sides. [View all] ananda Yesterday OP

Yes, I believe we are in an information black hole Raven123 Yesterday #1

I think I would call it a gray hole. ananda Yesterday #3

Putin: Safe as Milk Yesterday #26

One of the few clear winners here is Putin unblock Yesterday #2

30-day waiver allowing india to purchase Russian oil is a big boon. pat_k Yesterday #7

Not just jumps in prices, but direct sales Renew Deal Yesterday #9

Think hard about it. Look at all the pictures. Read all the articles you can on this war. usonian Yesterday #4

Well, that part is clear at least. ananda Yesterday #5

Israel attacking iranian oil helps Iran Renew Deal Yesterday #6

That is certainly an interesting perspective. ananda Yesterday #8

Iran is attacking a bunch of countries and the Straight of Hormuz to create economic pressure on the US. Renew Deal Yesterday #10

You have said how it hurts other countries... ananda Yesterday #12

The ME won't "collapse" Renew Deal Yesterday #13

That might happen in a sane world with sane leaders. ananda Yesterday #15

I don't disagree Renew Deal Yesterday #18

Good point. It definitely does. ananda Yesterday #21

Yes and no but mostly no unblock Yesterday #16

In the short term they do benefit Renew Deal Yesterday #20

Yes -- it's complicated ;) unblock Yesterday #27

Many of the Arab countries are supporting Israel in this JI7 Yesterday #11

I've seen reports that Saudi Arabia was quietly trying to get Trump to do this. Renew Deal Yesterday #14

I'm not surprised. ananda Yesterday #19

They are allied with America, ananda Yesterday #17

Don't forget. The DOD will not allow reporters to report... S/V Loner Yesterday #22

Good reminder. ananda Yesterday #23

War keeps Bibi and Trump out of jail. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #24

And if they "win," it will be a Pyrrhic victory. ananda Yesterday #25

;-{) Goonch Yesterday #28