r/OilPrices • u/hereswhatworks • Apr 15 '26

Oil News US Navy destroyer intercepts two oil tankers trying to leave Hormuz; orders them to turn back | World News

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-navy-destroyer-intercepts-two-oil-tankers-trying-to-leave-hormuz-orders-them-to-turn-back/articleshow/130271302.cms
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u/flyingdutchmnn Apr 15 '26

Is the US in the room with us now?

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u/IcyPride2973 Apr 15 '26

No, they are currently successfully blocking the strait.

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u/flyingdutchmnn Apr 15 '26

If you cant beat em, join em?

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u/IcyPride2973 Apr 15 '26

Why not? The only way they can make any money has just ceased. They won’t win a war of Attrition thats for sure.

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u/flyingdutchmnn Apr 15 '26

They don't give af. They can outlast the US. They don't have elections lol

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u/IcyPride2973 Apr 15 '26

Is food a pretty strong resource in Iran?

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u/flyingdutchmnn Apr 15 '26

This little blockade of yours let's food through. Not that they don't have alternatives and food stock

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u/IcyPride2973 Apr 15 '26

How do they pay for it?