Iran: the collapse

Man Windows 3.1 is ancient.

 

Before Trump started negotiating, the Chinese thought they knew the weak points.

After Trump started negotiating, the Chinese knew they knew the weak points.

 

Three commercial ships are now on fire in the strait of Hormuz.

Mortgage lenders here are pulling products and increasing rates in response to the war.

Thanks to the israeli-American forces for the wonderful job done so far.

 

But none of the more modern minesweepers are stationed in the Persian Gulf. Where they might be useful at this time. At the beginning of Trump's second term, there were four American minesweepers stationed in the Persian Gulf. They were decommissioned, by the Trump administration, and then Trump initiated hostilities with Iran within six months of those minesweepers being decommissioned. It's a stunning lack of planning. I mean, my expectations were low, but holy shit.

 

Spain recalls its ambassador from Israel due to opposition to the war in Iran and Gaza Genocide. I can but applaud them and wish our government had the backbone to do the same (they don't)

BREAKING: Spain removes ambassador from Israel, as opposes war on Iran, Gaza genocide

Read more: https://t.co/deEqL4MvJM pic.twitter.com/AijGdHuiVr

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 11, 2026

 

If they expel the American ambassador too, they might get free passage through the strait of Hormuz! Bargain if you ask me.

 

Looks like China remains completely unaffected by this war - Iran was able to ship 11M barrel of oil to Beijing

BREAKING: Iran has reportedly sent more than 11 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began, all bound for China, CNBC reported, citing shipping data. pic.twitter.com/jrmjXvq6Io

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 11, 2026

In the meantime, Iran announced the end of reciprocal strikes and they will keep hitting targets. There's also reports that they will hit facilities associated with major US technology companies. They specifically note that Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle and Palantir are all potential targets across Israel, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

BREAKING: Iran's military says Tehran's policy of 'reciprocal hits' has ended, and will carry out continuous strikes from now on.
https://t.co/UiIL00Rgw5

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 11, 2026

 

They would be smart to take this opportunity. I'm not too familiar with trade policies within the Euro zone. I wouldn't put it past other European nations to let Spain receive the oil and buy it from Spain while they keep supporting the war against Iran.

 

Step Three: PROFITS

 

Weak point? Depends from what angle you're looking at it. Their record numbers on the trade side were achieve with a significant drop in trade with the US and sharp increase with the rest of the world such as Africa and Latin America - all outside the USD.

Time have change and Washington needs to adapt. Going into those meetings with the outdated belief that the US is "indispensable" would be a grave mistake

 

None for the bottom 90-95% - just the top benefits while kids of the bottom dies for them

 

No they wouldn't. Expelling the US ambassador would be incredibly stupid, especially when the current administration is as petty and vindictive as it is.

 

IRGC issue a warning to ships trying to cross the strait without authorization. They provide examples of 2 ships arguing "promises of safe passage"

💢 IRGC Navy chief says ships must obtain Iran’s permission to pass Hormuz

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, said vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz must obtain authorization from Iran.

“Any vessel intending to pass… pic.twitter.com/npHg0nOa2T

— Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) March 11, 2026

Iran starting to make "deal" - Bangladesh ships will get free passage upon getting authorization. When I pointed out that this is how they will start doing business (collecting duties for using the strait), someone said it was "fantasy" (Quake I think). There you go, Global South nations aren't going to destroy their economies over US-Israeli illegal unilateral actions. Expect more to make deals with Iran. This is a repeat of what happened with Russia when the rest of the world refused to sanction them

Iran has officially agreed to grant safe passage to Bangladeshi oil and LNG vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. Under the new agreement, Bangladeshi ships must notify Iranian authorities before entering the strategic waterway to ensure secure transit.

The move comes… pic.twitter.com/24spSuaLKl

— Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) March 11, 2026

This is cause for worries. From my point above, if Iran is able to control the strait this will lead to more nations seeking to deal with them once their strategic reserves reach critical levels

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed releasing 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves — potentially the largest release in history.

All 32 member countries unanimously agreed to make emergency reserves available to the market.

The release will occur…

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 11, 2026

 

Ok, that press release does say that one of the LCS was stationed in Bahrain since last May. I guess I feel a little better about the Navy's planning.

 

This war is affecting Sudan... very interesting development there since the UAE support is being blocked due to the Strait being controlled by Iran

The Sudanese army is advancing to recapture towns from the UAE-backed terrorist group, the RSF.

Arms supplies from the UAE to the RSF have dried up since Iran began its Operation True Promise IV.

Sudan must crush those genocidaires. pic.twitter.com/xM0HyPTwGq

— Sentletse 🇿🇦🇷🇺🇵🇸🇱🇧 (@Sentletse) March 11, 2026

 

Oh I misread - I thought you meant if the others expelled the Israeli ambassador not American. I agree - zero chance of this happening

 

I don’t think the food and iPads are anything out of the ordinary. People understand that a government department will need to spend millions on food.

The piano, on the other hand, especially for a department bragging about how it is re-focusing on warfighting…

 

We are at war with the Lobsters.