We all know the WSJ is 100% pro-American and 100% militaristic but I was still surprised that there wasn’t a single word about American weaknesses. Iran’s strengths were all pooh-poohed. According to the article - it’ll probably take weeks for the US military to “take back control of the strait”. But it’s possible that they Iranians could “could still get a lucky shot”.
Taking back control of the strait assumed new urgency Thursday as Iran began laying plans to allow select ships through, with Tehran’s Parliament considering a law to charge tolls. It raised the prospect that Iran could leverage its position and make deals with nations that need oil, gas and other commodities produced in the Persian Gulf region.
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Lowering the threat to the point where ships can resume transiting the strait is “doable but it takes time and you are probably never going to get to 100%,” Connell said. “We could reach a stage where we’re getting ships through and they could still get a lucky shot,” he added.
We all know the WSJ is 100% pro-American and 100% militaristic but I was still surprised that there wasn’t a single word about American weaknesses. Iran’s strengths were all pooh-poohed. According to the article - it’ll probably take weeks for the US military to “take back control of the strait”. But it’s possible that they Iranians could “could still get a lucky shot”.
did the US ever control it though? isnt that what this whole thing is about?
Maybe, but now
And this during a WAR, those absolute fanatic maniacs!!!
Lloyds of London says no insurance
lol the whole piece reads like it’s desperately trying to convince traders that the oil crisis is temporary and please don’t let the oil price go up 🤣