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NickB79

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9. So the Strait is gonna remain closed then, it seems

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 12:17 PM

20 hrs ago

Iran's two conditions they will not budge on are financial: return frozen assets, and get fees for transiting ships.

Meanwhile, the SPR will hit critical levels by the 4th of July and oil prices will skyrocket without that buffer.

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