Iran says it is now going to make sure no oil that benefits the United States or Israel passes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such shipments will be blown up immediately.
Iran says the world should prepare for $200-per-barrel oil as it goes on the offensive and will strike anything that benefits the United States or Israel.
“You will not be able to artificially lower the price of oil.”
The United States does not, as a matter of policy and under active sanctions, buy oil directly from Iran. While Iran is a major global producer, U.S. sanctions aimed at its nuclear program and regional actions prohibit such imports, with most Iranian oil instead exported to countries like China.
HOWEVER
✨Google says the US gets some oil through the Strait of Hormuz:
Yes, the United States imports a small amount of oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with 2024 data showing it accounted for approximately 7% of total U.S. crude imports and 2% of total petroleum liquid consumption. While this is the lowest level in 40 years due to increased domestic production, any disruption to this major chokepoint significantly impacts global prices.
Problem solved!
Excellent! And then there's Venezuela...Plus we were energy independent before the drooling fool who was the previous resident took office...
Iran says it is now going to make sure no oil that benefits the United States or Israel passes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such shipments will be blown up immediately.
Iran says the world should prepare for $200-per-barrel oil as it goes on the offensive and will strike anything that benefits the United States or Israel.
“You will not be able to artificially lower the price of oil.”
https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2031716895573880947?s=20
✨Rep. Tim Burchett:
“The price of gas is a scam.”
America buys zero oil from Iran.
The gas in your tank right now was bought weeks ago at the old price.
The oil is already in the pipeline.
They raised your price anyway.
“Prices go up like a rocket and come down with a parachute.”
https://x.com/JakeCan72/status/2031475427135599018?s=20
✨Google says the US does not get oil from Iran:
The United States does not, as a matter of policy and under active sanctions, buy oil directly from Iran. While Iran is a major global producer, U.S. sanctions aimed at its nuclear program and regional actions prohibit such imports, with most Iranian oil instead exported to countries like China.
HOWEVER
✨Google says the US gets some oil through the Strait of Hormuz:
Yes, the United States imports a small amount of oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, with 2024 data showing it accounted for approximately 7% of total U.S. crude imports and 2% of total petroleum liquid consumption. While this is the lowest level in 40 years due to increased domestic production, any disruption to this major chokepoint significantly impacts global prices.
Just California. (Speculation, but probably correct). California was importing some Iranian oil that had been laundered.
Bagdad Bob and now decades later Tehran Timmy
And we should take any Iranian oil coming from the Persian Gulf and use it hostage pending other countries’ shipments of oil.
When you start to think you are bad ass and believe poking the bear is a good idea, sooner or later you get your ass clipped.
I wasn't for starting this war, but I'm also not for taking any shit from a third world shithole.