Another Mistake in a Series of Contradictions From Bridgeton’s Mine Strike to Hormuz’s Closure

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1987: Bridgeton mine strike shattered U.S. boast of “owning the way.”
2026: Hormuz closed, carriers retreat, NATO absent. Russia mediates, Arabs pivot, oil trade shifts beyond the dollar. Another blunder in a chain of contradictions.
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Iran has reportedly turned the Strait of Hormuz into a controlled toll zone managed by the IRGC.

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Strait of Hormuz Tightens After Month of War Transit volumes through Hormuz fell ~30% in March 2026; 21 mb/d of seaborne oil are exposed to rerouting and higher premiums, raising a near-term logistics risk premium.

Strait of Hormuz Tightens After Month of War: Transit volumes through Hormuz fell ~30% in March 2026; 21 mb/d of seaborne oil are exposed to rerouting and higher premiums, raising a near-term logistics… 👈 Read full analysis #StraitOfHormuz #OilTrade #GlobalOilMarket #LogisticsRisk #EnergySecurity

Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’ via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera — US President Donald Trump says the US-Israeli war on Iran has effectively brought ‘regime change’.

Trump stated Iran's regime has changed, citing increased oil shipments as evidence of the US-Israeli actions' impact.

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Indian LPG Tankers Navigate Hormuz Strait About 20% of global seaborne oil transits the Strait of Hormuz; reroutes now add 10–14 days and high insurance premia, raising landed LPG costs for India (Mar 29, 2026).

Indian LPG Tankers Navigate Hormuz Strait: About 20% of global seaborne oil transits the Strait of Hormuz; reroutes now add 10–14 days and high insurance premia, raising landed LPG costs for India (Mar 29, 2026). 👈 Read full analysis #LPG #OilTrade #HormuzStrait #Shipping #EnergyMarket

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Impact on Bangladesh and the Global Economy - Stratheia Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global energy flows, raising oil prices, disrupting trade, and impacting economies worldwide.

Modern wars target infrastructure, not just armies—power plants, ports, and pipelines are all at risk.
#Security #IranWar #OilTrade
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The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil. Any disruption here shakes the entire world economy.
#StraitOfHormuz #EnergyCrisis #OilTrade #WorldEconomy
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An articulate high level view.
Well worth checking this out. #OilTrade

Trump Demands Strait of Hormuz Fully Reopened Trump called on Mar 27, 2026 to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz; about 20% of seaborne oil trade transits the strait, heightening short-term freight and insurance risk.

Trump Demands Strait of Hormuz Fully Reopened: Trump called on Mar 27, 2026 to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz; about 20% of seaborne oil trade transits the strait, heightening short-term freight and insurance risk. 👈 Read full analysis #Trump #StraitOfHormuz #OilTrade #EnergyMarket #FreightRisk

When traders on prediction markets turn from the #OilTrade and #IranWar‌ to airport departure and arrival times.
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Iran Seeks Fees, Controls on Strait of Hormuz Iran proposes fees and 'non-hostile' passage limits for the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global seaborne oil (Financial Times, 27 Mar 2026).

Iran Seeks Fees, Controls on Strait of Hormuz: Iran proposes fees and 'non-hostile' passage limits for the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global seaborne oil (Financial Times, 27 Mar 2026). 👈 Read full analysis #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalOilMarket #OilTrade #MaritimeSecurity

Orkim Warns Shipping Disruption After Iran War Orkim's CEO warned on Mar 26, 2026 that Strait of Hormuz risks could affect clean‑product and LPG flows; ~20% of seaborne oil transits Hormuz (IEA 2023).

Orkim Warns Shipping Disruption After Iran War: Orkim's CEO warned on Mar 26, 2026 that Strait of Hormuz risks could affect clean‑product and LPG flows; ~20% of seaborne oil transits Hormuz (IEA 2023). 👈 Read full analysis #ShippingDisruption #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #OilTrade #LPG

🚨 India’s Energy Pivot: Costs: Data confirms shift from ME to US oil high "logistics tax." From FREE insurance & Rupee payments to a 45-day voyage (US vs. 7 days). Strategic security is vital, but the premium is real. 🛢️🇮🇳
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Blast Shakes Valero's Port Arthur Refinery On Monday, an explosion and fire hit the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, rattling windows and startling nearby residents. The refinery is one...

A bit of #Texas disruption of #Oiltrade #Oilproduction as well ?

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Iran War Hits African Economies, Short-Term Shock Colin Coleman warned on Mar 23, 2026 that African markets face a 'devastating' short-term shock; ~20% of seaborne oil trade could be disrupted, pressuring FX and inflation.

Iran War Hits African Economies, Short-Term Shock: Colin Coleman warned on Mar 23, 2026 that African markets face a 'devastating' short-term shock; ~20% of seaborne oil trade could be disrupted, pressuring FX and… 👈 Read full analysis #IranWar #AfricanEconomies #OilTrade #EconomicImpact #Inflation

Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Very Soon, Trump Says On Mar 23, 2026 Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could open 'very soon'; roughly 20% of seaborne oil transits the strait (IEA 2024), making any change material.

Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Very Soon, Trump Says: On Mar 23, 2026 Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could open 'very soon'; roughly 20% of seaborne oil transits the strait (IEA 2024), making any change material. 👈 Read full analysis #StraitOfHormuz #OilTrade #Trump #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity

Iran Opens Hormuz to Japanese Vessels, Extends Access Iran said on Mar 21, 2026 it will permit Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz; the strait handled ~21m bpd in 2019 and carries ~30% of seaborne oil (IEA/EIA).

Iran Opens Hormuz to Japanese Vessels, Extends Access: Iran said on Mar 21, 2026 it will permit Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz; the strait handled ~21m bpd in 2019 and carries ~30% of seaborne oil (IEA/EIA). Read full analysis 👉 #Iran #HormuzStrait #Japan #ShippingNews #OilTrade

The Red Tide in the Strait of Hormuz - Stratheia Hormuz crisis accelerates shift from dollar to yuan, reshaping global energy trade and weakening US financial dominance.

For decades, oil meant dollars. In 2026, that rule is being rewritten—with the yuan stepping in as a challenger.
#Petrodollar #China #OilTrade
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Iran’s permits-for-passage through Hormuz system is developing fast Iran has begun extracting payments of up to $2mn per tanker for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the informal permits-for-passage system allowing only tankers from “friendly countries” through develops quickly.

Iran has begun extracting payments of up to $2mn per tanker for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the informal permits-for-passage system allowing only tankers from “friendly countries” through develops quickly. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #HormuzStrait #Tankers #ShippingIndustry #OilTrade

Beyond Missiles: Iran’s Yuan Move Strikes at the Petrodollar System - Stratheia Iran’s shift to yuan-based oil trade challenges the petrodollar system, signaling shifts in global financial power and multipolarity.

Iran trading oil in yuan is more than economics—it’s strategy.
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Iran has permitted the first foreign oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the crude cargo was reportedly settled in Chinese Yuan.

#OilTrade #StraitOfHormuz #ChinaYuan #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics

Saudi Aramco offers clients April shipments through its Red Sea port of Yanbu due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.


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#BRICS has made no secret of their goals
actively undermining the #petrodollar system by promoting local currency settlements & exploring alt financial infrastructures from the #US$
#SaudiArabia & the #UAE joined BRICS, the bloc aims to shift #oiltrade towards a #petroyuanto bypass #WesternSanctions

Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

[1/8] L4article décrit la vulnérabilité du système énergétique mondial. Le détroit d’Ormuz constitue le seul débouché maritime pour une grande partie du pétrole et du gaz du Golfe. Sa quasi-fermeture fait bondir le baril au-delà de 100$. #geography #chokepoint #oiltrade #Hormuz

Iran is reportedly considering allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only if the cargo is traded in Chinese yuan instead of the US dollar.

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Pattern of tanker missile strikes spread beyond chokepoints as maritime threat reaches ‘critical’ level Attacks on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters are intensifying and spreading beyond the traditional shipping lane chokepoint in the Straits of Hormuz, maritime security officials warned.

Attacks on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters are intensifying and spreading beyond the traditional shipping lane chokepoint in the Straits of Hormuz, maritime security officials… Bne IntelliNews #MaritimeSecurity #TankerAttacks #PersianGulf #StraitsOfHormuz #OilTrade

Iran agrees to provide safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG vessels Iran has officially agreed to grant safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has officially agreed to grant safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Bne IntelliNews #Iran #Bangladesh #LNG #OilTrade #StraitOfHormuz

Relief for India as Iran May Let Tankers Cross Hormuz On Wednesday, India said 28 Indian-flagged vessels were operating west and east of the Strait with 778 Indian sailors aboard.

Iran to allow India-flagged tankers through Hormuz: Reports

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Tankers Hit Near Iraq as Persian Gulf Shipping Attacks Spread Beyond Strait of Hormuz Fresh projectile attacks on tankers near Iraq and a containership near Dubai signal the #PersianGulf shipping crisis is widening beyond the #StraitOfHormuz, raising new risks for #tankers, #containerships, and global #oiltrade routes. #maritimesecurity #shipping

Fresh projectile attacks on tankers near Iraq and a containership near Dubai signal the #PersianGulf shipping crisis is widening beyond the #StraitOfHormuz, raising new risks for #tankers, #containerships, and global #oiltrade routes. #maritimesecurity #shipping