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The Iran conflict just moved into another escalation phase. The biggest developments came quickly. Iran attacked tankers using a route protected by the U.S. Navy. The Strait of Hormuz threat level was raised to severe. Then the U.S. revoked an oil sanctions waiver. Shortly after, CENTCOM announced the military had resumed “powerful strikes.” That combination …
President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets — despite possessing Russian-made air defense systems, which his first administration sanctioned the country for six years ago. “It’s a decision we’re going to make,” Trump said as …
We lost. It’s that simple. Iran fought against 10 countries by itself and won Incredible — Nostra, House of Gold (@Nostre_damus) June 17, 2026 Main points from the text: Permanent end to war on all fronts (including Lebanon). $300 billion reconstruction money for Iran. Lift all US/UN sanctions + release frozen funds (up to $100B). …
Iranian crude production currently sits at 3.5 million barrels per day. Sanctions relief could trigger an immediate 15 percent drop in global energy prices. US lifting oil sanctions could hand Iran $100 billion within two years The US is effectively lifting sanctions on Iranian oil exports, despite its statements that funds will be transferred to …
*DOLLAR PARES GAINS AS US, IRAN PREPARE FINAL DRAFT ON AGREEMENT — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) May 21, 2026 The final draft of a US-Iran agreement has been reached. This includes a complete ceasefire, lifting sanctions on Iran, removal of the blockade from the Strait, and compliance with the UN charter. Will this really happen, or …
Whole thing reeks of paper tiger energy and nobody’s buying it anymore. 🇺🇸 Trump at 2:00 PM — “I don’t want them making $500 million a day from the Strait of Hormuz. We’ll wipe out their entire civilization if we have to.” 🇮🇷 Iran at 3:00 PM — “We’ve established an authority to manage the …
Over 100,000 undocumented Chinese nationals sit in US while China takes just 3,000 then drags its feet. Law-abiding Chinese travelers now face cash bonds and visa blocks because their government won’t take its own back. US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says https://t.co/RuvLOQ4OOx — The Straits Times (@straits_times) May 5, …
🚨#BREAKING: President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will be taking control of Cuba almost immediately pic.twitter.com/HDjNjQBfu3 — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 2, 2026 The “peaceful” era of the Caribbean is officially on life support. On Friday, President Trump dropped a rhetorical bomb during a …
#URGENT THIS IS A FULL-BLOWN OIL SHOCK 14.5 MILLION BARRELS PER DAY — WIPED OUT. GONE. The Gulf isn’t just disrupted… it’s crippled. Crude production has COLLAPSED by a staggering 57% in April, and even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, recovery won’t be quick. 💣 Goldman Sachs warns: “FULL RESTORATION COULD TAKE MONTHS.” Here’s …
if true, this is insanely corrupt. it needs to stop. it's causing the people of the United States to lose faith in government. — Jon Brooks (@jonbrooks) April 24, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, per a NYT investigation (4/19/26): The Khayyat family pitched a Trump-branded golf course in Syria to Rep. Joe Wilson and others while lobbying …
The Trump administration imposed sanctions today on the Hengli Refinery in China as well as on 40 shipping firms and vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil. Hengli, one of China’s largest independent refineries with a processing capacity of about 400,000 barrels per day,… pic.twitter.com/sid8AERkpm — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 24, 2026 The Trump administration imposed …
The world is moving away from Washington, since the war on Iran has cost America their dollar dominance. At least something good is coming out of this war, with heavy sacrifices from Iran. — Melike (@MelikeEcin) April 10, 2026
pic.twitter.com/hnUw7SVNh8 — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) March 24, 2026 Factcheck: Reports of Iranian openness come from unnamed sources, with no confirmed formal negotiations announced by both sides 🚨BREAKING: 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 There’s been quiet outreach between the U.S. and Iran Not full negotiations, but messages are being passed through intermediaries. Iran says it’s willing to listen, but …
The Trump administration will lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea under a one month license, while the president looks to seize Iranian nuclear materials. The pause, which applies to Iranian oil loaded on ships as of Friday and is set to end on April 19, comes as the White House tries to bring …
Russia eyes USD energy trade with TrumpPartial de-dollarization reversal for sanctions relief. Not ditching BRICS fully—no BRICS currency exists. China not freaking out; de-dollarization continues. Hype on "Democrat piggybank closed" overstated. America negotiating smart. 🇺🇸… pic.twitter.com/aF2J5jCuWq — The Little Satoshi News (@TheRiser100x) March 10, 2026
You know the war is going bad when they are easing sanctions on Russia. — Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) March 6, 2026 The Axial Post @TheAxialPost The Russian Oil Concession to India The Move: US issued 30-day temporary waiver allowing stranded Russian oil cargoes to be sold to India . The Context: – India holds crude …
U.S. demands presented to Iran in Geneva: – Destroy all three nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – Transfer all enriched uranium to the U.S. – No sunset clauses, meaning restrictions would be permanent – 0 enrichment, though the Tehran reactor could remain – Limited upfront sanctions relief, with more only if Iran complies Source: …
⚡️BREAKING Iran will open certain economic sectors to US companies as part of an upcoming deal The Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that Iranian oil and gas fields and mining investments will be open to US companies Tehran also plans to purchase more than 100 passenger… pic.twitter.com/SNDCLnuQkH — Daily Iran News (@DailyIranNews) February 15, 2026 …
SINGAPORE: Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, multiple trade sources said on Thursday (Oct 23). The move comes as refiners in India, the largest buyer of seaborne Russian oil, are set to sharply cut their …
BREAKING: The US is set to announce a “substantial” increase in sanctions on Russia within the next 24 hours. Treasury Secretary Bessent called this "a substantial pickup in Russia sanctions." — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) October 22, 2025 President Donald Trump has imposed major new sanctions on Russia after canceling a meeting with President Vladimir …
🇨🇳🇺🇲 Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Zhian: "China is forced to take countermeasures due to the sanctions and restrictions imposed by the United States. I want to emphasize — recently, the United States has been constantly imposing restrictions and… pic.twitter.com/SVinP8GCs7 — Visioner (@visionergeo) October 13, 2025 Beijing has vowed countermeasures …
EU’S TRADE WALLS BACKFIRE: FOOD PRICES SURGE, EXPORTS CRASH Imagine if every U.S. state had to agree before making any trade deal, and then California always got the final say. That’s basically how the European Union works. Countries like Estonia and Cyprus can’t cut their own deals. They’re stuck with what the EU decides. Now, …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Sanctions and tariffs have not only united China and Russia, but also the world against dollar dominance. Our Biggest Miscalculation Eurointelligence has an interesting article on Our Biggest Miscalculation. Let’s tune in. The biggest geopolitical error of our decade has been the west’s attempt to isolate Russia and China at …
“The European Union has postponed the presentation of its 19th package of sanctions against Russia following demands from US President Donald Trump to impose stricter restrictions.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/eu-postpones-19th-sanctions-package-085657342.html “Trump said he was ready to impose serious sanctions on Russia, but only if all NATO countries did the same and stopped purchasing Russian oil.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/eu-postpones-19th-sanctions-package-085657342.html
JUST IN – Trump calls for 50-100% tariffs on China until the Ukraine war ends, says he is ready to impose major sanctions on Russia. pic.twitter.com/3IMOr3vyna — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) September 13, 2025 Stop buying Putin’s oil, buy mine instead.
The U.S. Treasury just issued General License No. 125 temporarily lifting narrow sanctions on Russia to allow financial transactions necessary for Putin’s visit to Alaska for his summit with Trump. The Office of Foreign Assets Control authorization permits “transactions prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations” that are “ordinarily incident and necessary to …
🇷🇺 PUTIN WON’T END WAR EVEN IF TRUMP THREATENS MORE SANCTIONS Trump gave Putin a Friday deadline: agree to a ceasefire or get hit with 100% tariffs and new sanctions. Putin reportedly isn’t budging. He still wants full control of four Ukrainian regions before talking peace.… https://t.co/dulPwT9Q2N pic.twitter.com/pPNAKjScmH — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 5, 2025
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes now wears a new label in Washington: sanctioned for human rights abuses. The U.S. government accuses him of abusing power to silence dissent, targeting Americans through secret court orders that pressured major social media companies to ban voices critical of the regime. His judicial overreach includes authorizing pre-trial …
The latest round of economic sanctions against Russia is intensifying pressure on its financial and energy sectors. The United States, United Kingdom, and European Union have expanded restrictions, targeting major Russian banks and energy giants like Gazprom. The measures aim to cripple Russia’s ability to finance its war efforts while cutting off revenue streams that …
🇺🇸🇷🇺 U.S. CONGRESS THREATENS TO CRANK UP RUSSIA SANCTIONS If peace talks in Ukraine don’t move forward, the U.S. is ready to tighten the screws. Secretary of State Rubio told CBS News that Congress may escalate sanctions against Russia if negotiations stall. The warning comes… https://t.co/L2QAl0puew pic.twitter.com/0BVMerVtTl — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 18, 2025 🇺🇸 …