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US demands all Iran's nuke dust - link
| German pumo | 05/06/26 |
| me mum died in the holly (TT6) | 05/06/26 |
| gibberish (?) | 05/06/26 |
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Date: May 6th, 2026 6:16 PM Author: German pumo https://x.com/ElliotKaufman6/status/2052142080344850465?s=20 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5864393&forum_id=2most#49870583) |
Date: May 6th, 2026 6:32 PM Author: me mum died in the holly (TT6) Good.
Now Iran can tell US to fuck off and keep the Strait closed. |
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Date: May 6th, 2026 7:47 PM Author: gibberish (?) Any reason the US would prefer to keep the blockade in place other than to pressure Iran? +4 1. Strengthening Global Financial Hegemony A "financial blockade" is maintained through secondary sanctions, which threaten to exclude any foreign bank or company from the US financial system if they deal with Iran.
YouTube·Al Mayadeen English Enforcement of the Dollar: By forcing other countries to choose between the Iranian market and the US dollar, the US reaffirms the dollar's role as the indispensable currency for global trade. Controlling "Shadow" Networks: Recent actions like "Economic Fury" specifically target Iranian front companies and exchange houses that move billions in foreign currency. This allows the US Treasury to monitor and disrupt non-traditional banking systems that might otherwise bypass Western oversight.
U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov) +1 2. Strategic Advantages in Energy Markets While a blockade raises global oil prices—which can be a domestic political liability—it also creates specific advantages:
YouTube·Amanpour and Company +3 Market Share for US Crude: As global supply tightens, Asian tankers have reportedly headed to the US to load up on American crude to meet demand. Redirecting Energy Reliance: The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is forcing many nations to reconsider their reliance on unstable regions and seek "stable energy alternatives," often from the United States. Profits for US Energy Firms: Some US and European chemical and energy companies have already reported significant earnings jumps due to the spike in oil prices.
YouTube·Amanpour and Company +3 3. Geopolitical Alignment and "Useful" Friction Coalescing Allies: Sanctions are used to bring together regional countries (like Gulf allies) that share concerns about Iran, fostering a more stable pro-US security architecture. Leverage Against Other Rivals: The blockade creates a "high-risk" environment where the US can pressure other major oil buyers, such as China and India, to align with its strategic goals or face diplomatic incidents. Justification for Military Presence: The threat of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint carrying 20% of world petroleum—provides a clear, ongoing justification for a permanent US naval presence in the region.
U.S. Department of State (.gov) +5 |