๐ฅJUST IN: Iran wants to charge tanker transit fees in Bitcoin, reports the Financial Times. It is demanding $1 in crypto for every barrel of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz
This is the core issue with the current โpeace processโ: Israel cannot allow Iran to remain in its current form or future potential.
An unsanctioned Iran earning massive revenue from resources, controlling the strait, with a large population and strong scientific base would likely grow more hostile toward Israel, backed by Beijing and Moscow. It has also learned the value of strong military deterrence.
For Israel, stopping halfway would be the worst outcome.
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The real "chaos" starts when Japan and South Korea make the move to Yuan ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ๐ท
Combined, they hold over $1 Trillion in US Treasuries. If they start dumping those reserves to pivot toward Yuan-based trade, the pressure on the USD will be historic. ๐
This isn't a future scenario - the rally in Gold and Oil shows the shift is happening NOW ๐๐ #Dollar #Investing #MarketNews #GlobalFinance
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The Iran-Yuan ultimatum in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has announced they will allow tankers through the Strait of Hormuz ONLY if oil is paid for in Yuan. Why does this matter? 20% of the world's oil passes through this point. Control the Strait, and you control the currency of energy ๐๐ธ #Geopolitics #Oil #Dedollarization
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Where will Europe get Yuan to buy oil?
China is already two steps ahead
With the Shanghai Gold Exchange open to foreigners, EU countries can now sell gold for Yuan to fund their energy needs. China isn't just suggesting an alternative to the Dollar - theyโve built the entire infrastructure to force the switch ๐๏ธ๐ฐ #China #Economy #Yuan #Gold #EnergySecurity
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is prepared to fight for at least 6 months.
That timing would coincide with the US midterm elections. 6 months of war would guarantee victory for the Democratic Party, turn Trump into a lame duck, and effectively eliminate Vanceโs chances of becoming US president in 2028
Iran exports more oil through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war began โ WSJ.
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia - next time think with your heads, when deciding whether to host US military bases
If desalination provides only about 3% of #Iranโs water supply, a fair question arises: why risk opening a regional Pandoraโs box by targeting such infrastructure? If one side treats these facilities as legitimate targets, the precedent inevitably invites others to do the same.
The message this sends is troubling: what appears permissible for some is portrayed as unacceptable for others. Such actions risk further destabilizing an already fragile region.
And when criticism follows, the response often shifts from addressing the policy itself to questioning the motives of the critics. In a media environment often accused of double standards, it is more important than ever to think critically and judge events for oneself.
Finally, some thoughtful people are beginning to understand that the presence of an American base is not protection, but a risk factor. If you want to be independent, you need to have your own strong army