Strait of Hormuz now open?

[layoutph]

I’m a little disappointed with Trump, as it feels like he’s manipulating the market to favor his own interests. The only weapon we have is to HODL. Using your hard-earned money to play with leverage trading is simply too risky.

[oll]

Frankly speaking, sometimes I do wonder does Donald Trump even knew what he was doing with the ongoing Iran war. Donald Trump issued the command for USA navy forces to blockade Iran ports at the Strait of Hormuz and this action would likely only cause oil and energy prices to continue to rise in the America whereby common American citizens are suffering from it by paying more money out from their own wallets to fill up the gases. I think Donald Trump should find a good solution and solve the Strait of Hormuz issue with Iran throughout the diplomacy way as none of any countries in the world are standing to gains from it when oil and energy prices are high.

Trump just doesn't know how to do it anymore, but he's trying to maintain the image of a winner. I am sure that initially he perceived the ruling elite of Iran as just another rival sitting at the opposite end of the table, but he did not take into account that these are not the people who are impressed by expensive suits, well-groomed hairstyle and confident tone in phrases. That's not how it works. Iran, like any neighboring countries, is a land where people have been trading for centuries to survive. It's in their blood to seek benefits and good deals, and not because it "will bring reputation among partners," but because otherwise they would not survive. Perhaps Trump has realized this now that the whole situation with the Strait of Hormuz has dragged on. And now he has to solve this most difficult task.

[DrBeer]

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BTW I'm not kidding with the "missile to the face" comment! It is from an actual example.
I remember last year a video from a closed circuit camera from a private shop came out showing the shop owner watching a Western propaganda outlet on his satellite TV (I think it was BBC). Keep in mind that the enemy's dedication to propaganda production in Farsi is a thousand times more than any of their other operations for other countries (eg. some of them like BBC produce more content in Farsi than they do in English. And they provide it for free to Iranians... that's British tax payers money hard at work...).
Right as this guy was watching the mouthpiece tell him some nonsense like "Americans are there to free you and won't harm a single civilian", an American bomb hits near his shop destroying half of it! This was one of many terrorist attacks the US regime carried out against civilians in Iran.
I bet that dude woke up real good

A very touching story - it’s a shame, as always, that it’s just cheap propaganda. And, by the way, it’s clearly aimed at people with low IQs  

We’ve already seen "video footage of terrorists with American rifles", which later turned out to be Basij members with AK-47s, but when that became clear, you, as expected, ran away from the conversation.

Now, regarding the Iranian people’s ability to access free information rather than the nonsense spouted by the IRGC or religious fanatics:

Officially, satellite television is banned in Iran by a law passed back in 1994.
Legal Status and Restrictions
Equipment Ban: The law prohibits the possession, installation, sale, or use of satellite dishes and receivers. Exceptions are made only for government agencies and certain accredited media organizations.
Sanctions and confiscation: Security forces and the police periodically conduct raids, confiscate satellite dishes from rooftops, and impose fines on owners.
Signal jamming: Iranian authorities actively use ground-based signal jamming systems (particularly against foreign news channels in Persian, such as BBC Persian, Iran International, and others).

Is this "Western propaganda" again? Or is the regime so idiotic that it has laws but takes no action?


And here’s a question for you-for ordinary Iranian citizens, the internet remains virtually inaccessible or heavily restricted. Only the IRGC and its henchmen have unrestricted access.
Question: Are you breaking the laws and bypassing the blocks, or… ?  
But I know you won’t say anything, as usual, because any answer would make the previous one look even more idiotic  


On a related note: has everyone noticed that news about the Strait of Hormuz has essentially stopped being headline news and no longer significantly impacts the oil market? The IRGC tells its fairy tales, and Trump responds with his own. It’s like a show featuring two clowns who’ve reached an impasse, one they both refuse to back down from. But for the U.S., the Strait of Hormuz isn’t a problem,  for Iran, however, it’s a HUGE problem. Just to illustrate how "the IRGC controls the Strait of Hormuz":

Oil exports from the Iranian island of Khark are virtually completely blocked, forcing Tehran to begin a forced reduction in production. The naval blockade by the U.S. Navy, resumed in mid-July, has completely paralyzed the operations of Iran’s main oil hub, through which about 90% of the country’s total crude oil exports usually pass.

PS Tell us about SHONAD / NIN.  This is the "internet" used by 99% of the population - those who don't serve in the IRGC, the Basij, or other security forces

[Conqueror777]

Frankly speaking, sometimes I do wonder does Donald Trump even knew what he was doing with the ongoing Iran war. Donald Trump issued the command for USA navy forces to blockade Iran ports at the Strait of Hormuz and this action would likely only cause oil and energy prices to continue to rise in the America whereby common American citizens are suffering from it by paying more money out from their own wallets to fill up the gases. I think Donald Trump should find a good solution and solve the Strait of Hormuz issue with Iran throughout the diplomacy way as none of any countries in the world are standing to gains from it when oil and energy prices are high.

Trump just doesn't know how to do it anymore, but he's trying to maintain the image of a winner. I am sure that initially he perceived the ruling elite of Iran as just another rival sitting at the opposite end of the table, but he did not take into account that these are not the people who are impressed by expensive suits, well-groomed hairstyle and confident tone in phrases. That's not how it works. Iran, like any neighboring countries, is a land where people have been trading for centuries to survive. It's in their blood to seek benefits and good deals, and not because it "will bring reputation among partners," but because otherwise they would not survive. Perhaps Trump has realized this now that the whole situation with the Strait of Hormuz has dragged on. And now he has to solve this most difficult task.

In my opinion Trump was idiotic to challenge them. I mean if you look at the area the Iranians are well defended by mountains etc and American forces cannot be deployed easily without suffering heavy losses.

[Jubilee58]

There is nothing as good as dialogue, the problem or war between Iran, and US is not only affecting them alone, but has extended to many other countries of the world. The blockage of the strait of Hamuz has drastically shortened the supply of fuel to many countries more especially in the eastern part of the world, and thereby leading to economic imbalance in those affected nations. We all know how important is fuel, and without it vehicular movement is difficult, and energy generation in some machines are also difficult. I think the US government should go into agreement with the Iranian government instead of trying to use force on them to open the strait of Hamuz, with proper agreement, and understanding between them, pea ce will be secured, and economies will be restored too

[logfiles]

I’m a little disappointed with Trump, as it feels like he’s manipulating the market to favor his own interests. The only weapon we have is to HODL. Using your hard-earned money to play with leverage trading is simply too risky.

People who have been watching Trump and actions for a while know definitely know that he has played part in market manipulation. That is no secret.

Trump just doesn't know how to do it anymore, but he's trying to maintain the image of a winner. I am sure that initially he perceived the ruling elite of Iran as just another rival sitting at the opposite end of the table, but he did not take into account that these are not the people who are impressed by expensive suits, well-groomed hairstyle and confident tone in phrases.

It's a very bitter pill for Trump and the so-called superpower to swallow, but they eventually have to accept defeat one way or the other and go back home. The United States is just buying time right now with the useless talks but after all then negotiations are done. Iran remains in control of the Strait, the nuclear program that the US and Israel wanted to stop will continue running whether Trump wants it or not, the "regime" that the US wanted to topple remains in charge etc.

[Oluwa-btc]

The enemy is extremely proficient at indoctrinating people and they've dedicate a lot of resources for it. This is why I wouldn't call the indoctrinated people "low IQ" even though it sometimes feel like it, their behavior is the result of decades of brainwashing by the enemy. It is our duty to kindly help them "wake up" by giving them facts and evidence even though that's a tiring job and some of them only wake up if they receive a missile to the face!

BTW I'm not kidding with the "missile to the face" comment! It is from an actual example.
I remember last year a video from a closed circuit camera from a private shop came out showing the shop owner watching a Western propaganda outlet on his satellite TV (I think it was BBC). Keep in mind that the enemy's dedication to propaganda production in Farsi is a thousand times more than any of their other operations for other countries (eg. some of them like BBC produce more content in Farsi than they do in English. And they provide it for free to Iranians... that's British tax payers money hard at work...).
Right as this guy was watching the mouthpiece tell him some nonsense like "Americans are there to free you and won't harm a single civilian", an American bomb hits near his shop destroying half of it! This was one of many terrorist attacks the US regime carried out against civilians in Iran.
I bet that dude woke up real good

Yeah, and mostly through most of their Ngo programmes and operations, I can recall what they did to regime change the then president of Nigeria in the year 2015. I do not brand these people low IQ, these people have just been seen that way by tue people they want to give their heart and soul to. Well, what can I do?! All I have to do is keep on advocating and singing it like a news until they wake up.

They have also recently admitted to be sponsoring an operation to change the narrative of the recent grudge growing up in the Africa towards them. We have seen a clear example here in Nigeria with a streamer who was recently sent mass gifts and wealths during his wedding and these are the same streamers they use to push their agenda's and narrative. There's this deep pain you feel when you're well aware of all these things happening and the people around you refuse to see the clear patterns and unlearn things thry have learnt. But then, one day will be one day, they will wake up.

I don't even know why these channels can be displayed in your regions but you will never see yours exposing the damages they're doing in their top media's and television channels. Africans should better learn from how China who was deep on poverty waged war on poverty and transformed themselves and not expecting no aid nor help from anyone, until that is deep rooted into them, they will always want to depend on the west.

[Fiatless]

"Even Gaddafi's plans to unite Africa with a single African currency for trade, backed by gold, were also torn apart by the West". - Wow!!!
So tell me- who supported this fantasy? How? What agreements were signed? What actions were taken?
Let me warn you in advance -Gaddafi was in power, totalitarian power, from September 1969 to August 2011, or... 42 years!!!! What was actually done to advance this "idea" during that time? Let’s just stick to the facts - no fantasies or philosophy, okay?

P.S. If you can answer this, we can also discuss another "world leader" who wanted "the proletariat to be happy" and, under the guise of this wonderful idea, slaughtered nearly half the world! Here’s a hint : Lenin + communism

Africa doesn't care how long an individual or set of individuals rule their country. What we want is good governance. We don't want leaders who are puppets to the West or other powers. A government that prioritizes the interests of its citizens is what we want. You called Gaddafi an authoritarian, but he was one of the best leaders Africa has ever produced.  He has his lapses, but he ensured that Libyans had a good life. Let me ask since the Western saviours let by the US invaded that country has thing become better? Have they gotten the freedom and good life they were promised by the West? That country has become a breeding ground for terrorists, causing havoc to African countries. I would prefer to live under Gaddafi than to stay in the haven promised by the West.

Yeah, and mostly through most of their Ngo programmes and operations, I can recall what they did to regime change the then president of Nigeria in the year 2015. I do not brand these people low IQ, these people have just been seen that way by tue people they want to give their heart and soul to. Well, what can I do?! All I have to do is keep on advocating and singing it like a news until they wake up.

NGOs are the main channels to push their agenda in Africa.  This is why the new African Sahel Alliance is closely monitoring the activities of these Western NGOs. US Congressman Scott Perry made an open claim that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is used by the US government to finance global terrorism, including Boko Haram.

[Iranus]

Africa doesn't care how long an individual or set of individuals rule their country. What we want is good governance. We don't want leaders who are puppets to the West or other powers. A government that prioritizes the interests of its citizens is what we want. You called Gaddafi an authoritarian, but he was one of the best leaders Africa has ever produced.  He has his lapses, but he ensured that Libyans had a good life. Let me ask since the Western saviours let by the US invaded that country has thing become better? Have they gotten the freedom and good life they were promised by the West? That country has become a breeding ground for terrorists, causing havoc to African countries. I would prefer to live under Gaddafi than to stay in the haven promised by the West.

I don't live in Libya and I don't know exactly what happened there. But from what I have learned, Libya under Gaddafi had a strong welfare system and one of the highest standard of living in Africa. Education and healthcare were free, GDP per capita was among the highest on the continent. But its economy fell into a severe crisis after facing thousands of sanctions from the EU and then the Nato invasion led by the US under the mission of bringing democracy.

Similarly, it has been nearly a year since the US intervened in Venezuela's politic with thousands of promise about democracy. But people's lives are still extremely difficult, and workers' incomes are still below $1/month, while millions of barrels of oil have been taken away.

This may be a paradise, but its a paradise for the invaders, not for the people who actually live there.



https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-maintains-frozen-minimum-wage-hikes-bonuses-on-may-day/

[ultrloa]

The enemy is extremely proficient at indoctrinating people and they've dedicate a lot of resources for it. This is why I wouldn't call the indoctrinated people "low IQ" even though it sometimes feel like it, their behavior is the result of decades of brainwashing by the enemy. It is our duty to kindly help them "wake up" by giving them facts and evidence even though that's a tiring job and some of them only wake up if they receive a missile to the face!

BTW I'm not kidding with the "missile to the face" comment! It is from an actual example.
I remember last year a video from a closed circuit camera from a private shop came out showing the shop owner watching a Western propaganda outlet on his satellite TV (I think it was BBC). Keep in mind that the enemy's dedication to propaganda production in Farsi is a thousand times more than any of their other operations for other countries (eg. some of them like BBC produce more content in Farsi than they do in English. And they provide it for free to Iranians... that's British tax payers money hard at work...).
Right as this guy was watching the mouthpiece tell him some nonsense like "Americans are there to free you and won't harm a single civilian", an American bomb hits near his shop destroying half of it! This was one of many terrorist attacks the US regime carried out against civilians in Iran.
I bet that dude woke up real good

Yeah, and mostly through most of their Ngo programmes and operations, I can recall what they did to regime change the then president of Nigeria in the year 2015. I do not brand these people low IQ, these people have just been seen that way by tue people they want to give their heart and soul to. Well, what can I do?! All I have to do is keep on advocating and singing it like a news until they wake up.

They have also recently admitted to be sponsoring an operation to change the narrative of the recent grudge growing up in the Africa towards them. We have seen a clear example here in Nigeria with a streamer who was recently sent mass gifts and wealths during his wedding and these are the same streamers they use to push their agenda's and narrative. There's this deep pain you feel when you're well aware of all these things happening and the people around you refuse to see the clear patterns and unlearn things thry have learnt. But then, one day will be one day, they will wake up.

I don't even know why these channels can be displayed in your regions but you will never see yours exposing the damages they're doing in their top media's and television channels. Africans should better learn from how China who was deep on poverty waged war on poverty and transformed themselves and not expecting no aid nor help from anyone, until that is deep rooted into them, they will always want to depend on the west.

Its really frustrating to see how those groups tried to shift the narratives through those social media influencers, paid media's and fake NGO's. While many people didn't yet see the real intention of the action done by those people.

But don't lose hope on what you are currently doing, because for sure that the awareness will naturally grow once more people talk about those topics. Then for sure that it became more harder for those groups to use the same once they are been exposed.

Also yeah this is what I believe to people can see the thru progress from being self reliant and not for waiting only for someone's help or aid. Once many people understand this situation, for sure that their view towards matter will also change.

[RockBell]

There is nothing as good as dialogue, the problem or war between Iran, and US is not only affecting them alone, but has extended to many other countries of the world. The blockage of the strait of Hamuz has drastically shortened the supply of fuel to many countries more especially in the eastern part of the world, and thereby leading to economic imbalance in those affected nations. We all know how important is fuel, and without it vehicular movement is difficult, and energy generation in some machines are also difficult. I think the US government should go into agreement with the Iranian government instead of trying to use force on them to open the strait of Hamuz, with proper agreement, and understanding between them, pea ce will be secured, and economies will be restored too

We want to get results from dialog because, aside from the fact that it affects the global oil market, this is what is making the whole thing difficult for us. Since then, they have been having a very hard time deciding exactly what they want to do, and this issue has become a global problem. The price of fuel has become what we are all fighting over, which is why I don't like how things are always going when it comes to dialog. And we don't even know when this will come to an end because I'm sure that we are all tired at this point. After all, that is the only way things will get better.

And the agreement is exactly what we want to see, not just opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz, because we just want the price of fuel to come down and then let peace be restored, because that is what we want.

[Antotena]

There is nothing as good as dialogue, the problem or war between Iran, and US is not only affecting them alone, but has extended to many other countries of the world. The blockage of the strait of Hamuz has drastically shortened the supply of fuel to many countries more especially in the eastern part of the world, and thereby leading to economic imbalance in those affected nations. We all know how important is fuel, and without it vehicular movement is difficult, and energy generation in some machines are also difficult. I think the US government should go into agreement with the Iranian government instead of trying to use force on them to open the strait of Hamuz, with proper agreement, and understanding between them, pea ce will be secured, and economies will be restored too

You can make peace when the two countries want to make peace but US is not ready for peace. Do you not see how they are moving since the dialogue keepers are trying to make the differences. If US is ready to make peace, there is a great thing that is going to be achieved here but on this one, I don't think so. They make threats as if it's a good thing. If Iran refused to bow to them, the president goes to press and social media to want to bomb them. Why?

Whether he likes it or not, he is going to make a deal and settle with them. He knows that election will come by 2028, there is something he is going to lose and that is credibility, not only for him that of the political party are all going to be at stake and I'm sure it is going to determine next election. The rest of the political parties are going to have points to increase their chances in the next election which I'm sure they will not let it happen.

[CryptoBuds]

You can make peace when the two countries want to make peace but US is not ready for peace. Do you not see how they are moving since the dialogue keepers are trying to make the differences. If US is ready to make peace, there is a great thing that is going to be achieved here but on this one, I don't think so. They make threats as if it's a good thing. If Iran refused to bow to them, the president goes to press and social media to want to bomb them. Why?

The war between Iran and the US is a conflict in which one country is abusing its power to bully the weaker side, and it is an act of aggression. So peace will only be possible when the aggressors completely end their aggression and withdraw their troops.

Whether he likes it or not, he is going to make a deal and settle with them. He knows that election will come by 2028, there is something he is going to lose and that is credibility, not only for him that of the political party are all going to be at stake and I'm sure it is going to determine next election. The rest of the political parties are going to have points to increase their chances in the next election which I'm sure they will not let it happen.

This is not the first war the US has started in the Middle East, and it will not be the last. And so far, Congress has shown little willingness to intervene in this war. That suggests this is not just Trump's own agenda, but something that is being pushed by much of the US political establishment. So I do not think Trump is going to compromise just because an election is coming up.

They will stop when they hit their goal or when they suffer a humiliating defeat after underestimating Iran.

Given the indomitable fighting spirit of the Iranian people, I believe the US will suffer a disastrous defeat.

[Barcode_]

It is almost getting close to the end of August and the Strait of Hormuz still remains closed, it seems that while Oman are trying to sort out issues on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran in order to get oils flowing out from the crucial waterway in the Middle East. On the other hand, Donald Trump are issuing threats to bomb Oman too for negotiating with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz without getting the USA involved in the negotiation, I think Donald Trump does not even understand that Iran will never surrender to the terms and conditions about the issues on Strait of Hormuz laid out by Donald Trump and it seems that the oil prices are certainly going to get higher.

[Nanga Parbat]

It's a very bitter pill for Trump and the so-called superpower to swallow, but they eventually have to accept defeat one way or the other and go back home. The United States is just buying time right now with the useless talks but after all then negotiations are done. Iran remains in control of the Strait, the nuclear program that the US and Israel wanted to stop will continue running whether Trump wants it or not, the "regime" that the US wanted to topple remains in charge etc.

Iran has proved his dignity through their words, they fought in the defence of their civilian. Or they did not make decision under the pressure from other powerful countries. They did what they decided. Or everyone witnessed that in every agreement they were the men of their words. Instead on the Trump side, during the conflict many false news, daily post on social media, every time broke the agreements proved as if they such a powerful nation are not any care of their words or commitments.
After a long struggle now ceasefire has been decided, many times Trump tried to take the control of Strait of Hurmoz, but it Iran who prefer war rather than surrender the control of Strait of Hurmoz. As a result U.S has to take step back. But this is a something that may be difficult for Trump to digest.

[DrBeer]

"Even Gaddafi's plans to unite Africa with a single African currency for trade, backed by gold, were also torn apart by the West". - Wow!!!
So tell me- who supported this fantasy? How? What agreements were signed? What actions were taken?
Let me warn you in advance -Gaddafi was in power, totalitarian power, from September 1969 to August 2011, or... 42 years!!!! What was actually done to advance this "idea" during that time? Let’s just stick to the facts - no fantasies or philosophy, okay?

P.S. If you can answer this, we can also discuss another "world leader" who wanted "the proletariat to be happy" and, under the guise of this wonderful idea, slaughtered nearly half the world! Here’s a hint : Lenin + communism

Africa doesn't care how long an individual or set of individuals rule their country. What we want is good governance. We don't want leaders who are puppets to the West or other powers. A government that prioritizes the interests of its citizens is what we want. You called Gaddafi an authoritarian, but he was one of the best leaders Africa has ever produced.  He has his lapses, but he ensured that Libyans had a good life. Let me ask since the Western saviours let by the US invaded that country has thing become better? Have they gotten the freedom and good life they were promised by the West? That country has become a breeding ground for terrorists, causing havoc to African countries. I would prefer to live under Gaddafi than to stay in the haven promised by the West.

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It would be foolish to deny the high GDP figures - that’s a fact! But… let’s discuss the history of his overthrow and the reasons behind it.

Muammar Gaddafi’s overthrow in 2011 occurred because the high standard of living did not eliminate the deep internal divisions within society, and economic benefits were distributed extremely unevenly.
The economy was merely a beautiful "facade" concealing harsh political, tribal, and social conflicts. This, incidentally, is characteristic of such regimes, for example, consider the striking beauty and wealth of Moscow City, contrasted with the crushing poverty just 100 km from that area.
1. Political Oppression and a Harsh Dictatorship
Gaddafi ruled the country for 42 years. Officially, Libya operated under his own system of "Jamahiriya" (people’s rule), but in practice:
All political parties, independent labor unions, and nongovernmental organizations were banned in the country.
There were no free elections and no legal opposition.
Any dissent was brutally punished by the secret police, and criticism of the regime was punishable by death or long-term imprisonment. By 2011, a young and educated generation of Libyans had come of age and was no longer willing to tolerate the complete absence of civil liberties.
2. Enormous Social Inequality and Corruption
Despite a high average GDP per capita, the distribution of these funds was unfair:
Nepotism: Oil revenues were personally controlled by the Gaddafi family, his sons, and a small circle of close tribal elites. Billions upon billions were stashed in the Gaddafi clan’s foreign accounts.
Poverty Amid Luxury: About 30% of the population lived below the poverty line, struggling with housing and basic services, while the elite flaunted their extravagance.
3. Catastrophic youth unemployment
The high level of education (one of Gaddafi’s achievements) backfired on him. The country produced a huge number of young professionals with degrees, but the economy, which was entirely dependent on oil, failed to create jobs. Youth unemployment exceeded 30%. Young people had no prospects, they could not start families or buy homes, which created a volatile situation.
4. A Centuries-Old Divide Between Tribes and Regions
Libya has never been a unified nation, historically, it has been divided into three regions: Tripolitania (west), Cyrenaica (east), and Fezzan (south).
Gaddafi relied on the western tribes and severely neglected the eastern part of the country (centered in Benghazi), where most of Libya’s oil reserves are concentrated.
Residents of the east felt robbed: oil was extracted from their land, yet all the money went to Tripoli to the Gaddafi clan. It was in Benghazi that the uprising broke out in 2011.

Has the situation there improved? No, it hasn’t,  the country is now essentially divided into two camps - the north (centered in Tripoli) and the east/south (Benghazi). But this is to be expected following a civil conflict in a country divided for many reasons.
 
Still, I’d really like to hear how his idea of the gold standard was implemented - who supported it, who participated, and what concrete steps have been taken over the decades? All I hear from everyone are ideas and plans, but no actual actions...

[Abiky]

It is almost getting close to the end of August and the Strait of Hormuz still remains closed, it seems that while Oman are trying to sort out issues on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran in order to get oils flowing out from the crucial waterway in the Middle East. On the other hand, Donald Trump are issuing threats to bomb Oman too for negotiating with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz without getting the USA involved in the negotiation, I think Donald Trump does not even understand that Iran will never surrender to the terms and conditions about the issues on Strait of Hormuz laid out by Donald Trump and it seems that the oil prices are certainly going to get higher.

According to Trump, the Strait is still open. Iran is saying otherwise. I am not sure who to believe with this back-and-forth between the US and Iran. This is nothing more than a circus. Trump keeps playing Iran just to manipulate markets. That is, according to what people are saying. When there's war, oil goes up, giving Trump and his allies the perfect opportunity to sell for profit. The inverse happens when there's a ceasefire. After some time of peace, Trump goes back at it again as he declares war with Iran. Americans and the whole world is sick and tired of this.

Before the war, the Strait was free and open to all. I'm afraid those days are over. There will be long-lasting consequences, that will mark the new normal for the mainstream economy. Perhaps, oil will remain high forever. It may be a good time to start thinking about other options. Even if the transition process from oil to alternative energy takes decades to materialize. The earlier countries begin, the better. Wishing the world the best of luck.

[CryptoBuds]

According to Trump, the Strait is still open. Iran is saying otherwise. I am not sure who to believe with this back-and-forth between the US and Iran. This is nothing more than a circus. Trump keeps playing Iran just to manipulate markets. That is, according to what people are saying. When there's war, oil goes up, giving Trump and his allies the perfect opportunity to sell for profit. The inverse happens when there's a ceasefire. After some time of peace, Trump goes back at it again as he declares war with Iran. Americans and the whole world is sick and tired of this.

Oil prices are still significantly higher than they were before the war, and there is no news indicating that oil tankers are actually moving through that route again. It could say the strait has not really been reopened at all, and Trump is completely stuck when it come to reopening it.

Trump is just lying to reassure the people who supported him, as well as to manipulate market, as you said.

Before the war, the Strait was free and open to all. I'm afraid those days are over. There will be long-lasting consequences, that will mark the new normal for the mainstream economy. Perhaps, oil will remain high forever. It may be a good time to start thinking about other options. Even if the transition process from oil to alternative energy takes decades to materialize. The earlier countries begin, the better. Wishing the world the best of luck.

Whether the strait of hormuz returns to normal depend entirely on the Us. If the US stops its invasion of Iran and compensates Iran for the damage it has caused, there is no reason for Iran to keep the strait closed for long.

[pooya87]

According to Trump, the Strait is still open. Iran is saying otherwise. I am not sure who to believe with this back-and-forth between the US and Iran. This is nothing more than a circus. Trump keeps playing Iran just to manipulate markets. That is, according to what people are saying. When there's war, oil goes up, giving Trump and his allies the perfect opportunity to sell for profit. The inverse happens when there's a ceasefire. After some time of peace, Trump goes back at it again as he declares war with Iran. Americans and the whole world is sick and tired of this.

I predicted this behavior last year before the US regime even began its terrorist attacks. Here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5563170.0

The US regime has been disrupting the global economy and trade routes in the false hope to disrupt China and thwart its economic and technological advancements. They've been failing at that too but that's their current plan and the reason why the regime's mouthpieces keep saying contradicting stuff and keep lying 24/7 is exactly that. We should expect more disruption and destabilization by the regime in other places of the world as well.

Part of that failure is because as I've explained in my first post in this topic over a month ago, Iran hasn't actually closed it's own strait! What's imposed is restrictions on who uses these Iranian waters. Basically anything that belongs to the enemy and its terrorist axis is banned and other ships from friendly countries have been passing through fine. Granted it is only like 1% of the previous traffic but they are still getting through and many of them head toward China

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It is almost getting close to the end of August and the Strait of Hormuz still remains closed, it seems that while Oman are trying to sort out issues on the Strait of Hormuz with Iran in order to get oils flowing out from the crucial waterway in the Middle East. On the other hand, Donald Trump are issuing threats to bomb Oman too for negotiating with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz without getting the USA involved in the negotiation, I think Donald Trump does not even understand that Iran will never surrender to the terms and conditions about the issues on Strait of Hormuz laid out by Donald Trump and it seems that the oil prices are certainly going to get higher.

The problem with Trump and his administration is that they always try to twist the narrative. I don't believe the strait is completely closed as the US and allies keep stating. It's simply under Iran's control and ships can transit through it so long as they abide by the guidelines. That is what they call it being closed while with the "US blockade", the very hypocrites consider it as open and secured