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13. The ME won't "collapse"

Reply to ananda (Reply #12)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 03:29 PM

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But you ask a good question about water. Iran knows that there is little support in the US for this war, that Trump (and the US) is sensitive to inflation, and that other major countries like India and China get much of their oil from the middle east. If Iran can reduce the amount of oil coming out of the middle east, it drives up prices. This has political consequences for Trump and creates pressure from other countries to end the war. Ending the war without concessions or limited concessions benefits Iran. Iran is left with the damage, but they have friends to help them pick up the pieces. Namely Russia and China.

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

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

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

Putin: Safe as Milk Sunday #26

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

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

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

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

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

Israel attacking iranian oil helps Iran Renew Deal Sunday #6

That is certainly an interesting perspective. ananda Sunday #8

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

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

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

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

I don't disagree Renew Deal Sunday #18

Good point. It definitely does. ananda Sunday #21

Yes and no but mostly no unblock Sunday #16

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

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

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

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

I'm not surprised. ananda Sunday #19

They are allied with America, ananda Sunday #17

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

Good reminder. ananda Sunday #23

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

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

;-{) Goonch Sunday #28