NYT: In the Islamabad discussions, the U.S. pushed for a long term shutdown of Iran’s enrichment program, seeking a 20 year pause, while Iran proposed a far shorter 5 year window.
Washington is also pressing for the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, whereas Tehran is refusing to export it and is offering dilution as an alternative.
@The_Duker001@Knesix@stelladvm Oil is priced globally and the market price reflects world supply, demand and risk of future supply and demand. The US physically has enough oil for our economy, unlike China, Japan and most of Europe.
I honestly thought this map was made up
Hundreds of supertankers, the kind that carry two million barrels each, are currently racing toward the US Gulf Coast from every direction. Atlantic, Indian Ocean, around Africa, the scenic route, the "we were heading to Saudi Arabia but NVM" route.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and everyone panicked. Oil hit $126 a barrel. Gas hit $4 a gallon. Cable news did the thing where they put a red banner on screen and say "CRISIS" in a font that suggests you should be hoarding toilet paper.
And then something happened that nobody in media seems interested in reporting, for obvious reasons. The world just... switched suppliers? Like changing your internet provider except the internet provider is the entire effing global energy economy.
American oil exports are approaching record levels. Gulf Coast refineries are running at 95% capacity. Supertankers that were mid-ocean on their way to the Persian Gulf literally turned around and headed to Texas. That's not a metaphor. Ship tracking data shows them doing U-turns in the Indian Ocean.
Meanwhile China, which was getting 45% of its oil imports through Hormuz and paying basement prices for sanctioned Iranian crude, is now competing with Japan and Europe for the same expensive American barrels. Chinese manufacturers are already raising prices 20% on goods headed to the US.
So to summarize: Iran played its biggest card and the main result is that the United States became the world's emergency gas station and China's cheap energy subsidy evaporated.
This is either the most elaborate coincidence in the history of geopolitics... or someone planned the sequence Venezuela -> Iran -> profits!
I'll let you figure out which one
@Osint613 Waste of time. Iran has all the cards. There is also no such thing as a ceasefire while Israel does whatever it wants. Iran should finish the job based on what happened after the last ceasefire/negotiations.
The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reports, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
🚨 NEW: Fox’s Mike Tobin reports “over 50 senior Iranian leaders were eliminated” in new U.S. attack on top officials who had been gathered together, which President Trump referenced on Truth Social
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I am a cook and i know there is no america without immigrants. there is no food at our table without immigrants. there is no farm without immigrants. there are no kitchens without immigrants.
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@Faytuks 30k protesters were slaughtered in Iran so that the U.S. can come in and demand that Hormuz be reopened after U.S. actions closed it.
Make it make sense.
Congratulations to all Americans who dared to take to the streets today and publicly expressed their stance and disagreement with the actions and policies of their president. #WeSayNoKings 👍👍👍
@hasek_dominik We already know they don’t like the president. Most protests are for specific policies. These people are just mad because we are enforcing laws passed by congress. Vote to change the laws.
@johnrobertsFox@AmericaRpts It is NOT both sides. Democrats are using TSA as pawns for their anti-ICE resistance campaign. Now they expect Rs to vote to fund TSA with no ICE or border patrol funding.
The lines at airports are unlike anything America has ever seen before. The problem was totally avoidable and utterly self-imposed. Why is Congress (both sides) allowing this to go on day after day after day? We'll take it up on @AmericaRpts
What’s “offensive” to one is not “offensive” to another - paying $300 to eat out for 2 plus the tip then being told what to wear or not wear is “offensive” to me!!! I understand some people may show up in PJs in this day and time so a certain amount of instruction regarding the dress code is necessary. I’d rather buy a nice steak at our local meat store and eat at home and save several hundred dollars!!
🚨New: Ruth's Chris Steak House has a new dress code “business casual” for customers to wear proper attire with diners who don't comply being relegated to the bar.
“Kindly remove all hats when entering the restaurant. Guests wearing ball caps are asked to dine in the bar/lounge."
“The following attire is not permitted in our dining rooms: Gym wear, pool attire, tank tops, clothing with offensive graphics or language, revealing clothing, or exposed undergarments.”
How do you feel about this?
🚨 BREAKING: After pressure from President Trump, NATO SecGen Mark Rutte says allies are RUSHING to find a way to secure the Strait of Hormuz
"I have been in contact with many allies...Strait has to open!"
"Allies are discussing how to do that. What is the best way to do it, they are working to find a way forward."
Rutte KNOWS Trump means business, and Trump just threatened to pull away from the Strait entirely and let it fall on our "allies" to secure it
LESS TALK, MORE ACTION! Our allies must pull their weight!