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White House: Reopening Strait of Hormuz Not Vital to Ending Iran War (time.com)
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Let's just declare victory after losing!

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[–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Quick note, petroleum sanctions on Iran from the US are not lifted - the only thing permitted is to buy the barrels now at sea, i.e., from the dark fleet. Same deal with Russia.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    OK that is probably true, it rings a bell.

    But it still sounds a bit like a partial lift of sanctions, which for Iran is still better than before the war.

    On a side note, it is not impossible that it will be extended. I also wouldn't be surprised if Asian countries begin to pick up oil directly from Iran, and ignore USA. USA has created an impossible situation for many countries, there are already rations in some countries.
    Will USA then threaten those countries? Thailand, Philippines, Japan, China.

    I think internationally Iran is in a better position now than before the war.

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