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How China's import cuts importing 8.5 million barrels a day down from 12.5 million and it's large oil reserve will keep oil prices low

07/15/2026

Not covered in the media for Hormuz is the combined response of US, China, India, Japan and the European Union to find alternatives to Hormuz making it less or not relevant to oil prices and oil supplies

07/10/2026

The Constructive Aspects of the situation in July 2026 from the Hormuz Crisis not covered in the Media

06/27/2026

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Iran provokes the world as Obama does nothing - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 12.21.2015 Original article ›
Editorial
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This editorial in the Washington Post describes the ballistic missile test by Iran in December 2015, and says the Obama administration has not responded effectively to this because of President Obama's effort to protect his legacy in the nuclear agreement.
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U.N. Discord Likely to Weaken Iran Sanctions

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Wall Street Journal - 01.23.2008 Original article ›
Jay Solomon, Jay, Solomon
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The UN security council document does not have sanctions against Iran's largest banks and is a watered down document after disagreements between members especially after the release of intelligence report from the USA that Iran gave up pursuing nuclear weapons in 2003. The goal appears to be to keep Iran on the right path even as direct negotiations take place.
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Gulf Nations Aim to Secure Water, Food Supply

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Wall Street Journal - 08.08.2012 Original article ›
Asa Fitch, Asa, Fitch

Obama Sets Timeline on Iran Nuclear Bomb

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Wall Street Journal - 03.15.2013 Original article ›
Colleen Mccain Nelson, Colleen, Mccain, Nelson, Julian E. Barnes, Julian, E., Barnes

U.S. Navy Starts to Accompany Ships in Strait Where Iran Seized Cargo Carrier

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Wall Street Journal - 05.01.2015 Original article ›
Don Nissenbaum And Asa Fitch, Don, Nissenbaum, And, Asa, Fitch

Israeli Army Chief Says He Believes Iran Won’t Build Bomb

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New York Times - 04.26.2012 Original article ›
Jodi Rudoren, Jodi, Rudoren
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Israel's military chief told the Israeli newspaper Haaretz he did not think the Iranians will go the last mile and build a nuclear bomb. This takes some of the hysteria and escalation out of the crisis. The chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Force, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, said: "I think the Iranian leadership is composed of very rational people." He said about Ayatollah Khamanei- "I believe he would be making an enormous mistake, and I don't think he will want to go the extra mile."
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Chances of Iran Strike Receding, U.S. Officials Say

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New York Times - 04.30.2012 Original article ›
James Risen, James, Risen
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The reduction in tensions between the U.S. and Iran after the beginning of talks in Istanbul in April 2012. Other factors include differences within Iranian leadership and government leading to more flexible positions and differences within the Israeli leadership. Iranian and Israeli public opinion is moving in the direction of moderate positions.
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U.S. Hopes Iran Nuclear Talks Will Reduce Tensions

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New York Times - 04.12.2012 Original article ›
Steven Erlanger, Steven, Erlanger

U.S., Israeli Leaders Seek to Bridge Divide

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Wall Street Journal - 03.21.2013 Original article ›
Charles Levinson, Charles, Levinson, Colleen Mccain Nelson, Colleen, Mccain, Nelson

Oil prices are collapsing -; is that a good thing? - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 06.05.2012 Original article ›
Brad Plummer, Brad, Plummer

Better the Saudis We Know

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New York Times - 04.22.2016 Original article ›
Bernard Haykel, Bernard, Haykel, Steffen Hertog, Steffen, Hertog

Iran's Economy Can Take the Pressure-;for Now

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BusinessWeek - 11.30.2011 Original article ›
Indira Lakshmanan, Indira, Lakshmanan, David Rocks, David, Rocks, Ladane Nasseri, Ladane, Nasseri, Flavia Krause Jackson, Flavia, Krause Jackson

Iranians brace for war as feud with West reaches ‘critical point’ - The Washington Post

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Washington Post - 01.06.2012 Original article ›
Erdbrink, Warrick
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Deepening frustration and economic diffficulties in Iran over sanctions. The Iranian currency, the rial, loses a third of its value.
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Rouhani Says Iran Is Ready for Nuclear Talks, With Conditions

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Wall Street Journal - 09.25.2013 Original article ›
Laurence Norman, Laurence, Norman

Weighing Loss of Iran's Oil

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Wall Street Journal - 12.05.2011 Original article ›
Benoit Faucon, Benoit, Faucon

To Stop Iran’s Bomb, Bomb Iran

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New York Times - 03.26.2015 Original article ›
John R. Bolton, John, R., Bolton
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Bolton warns that the policy of negotiating with Iran has failed. He points to the dangers of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia's intention to acquire a nuclear weapon in the rivalry between Shiite Iran and the Sunni led coalition led by the Saudis.
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Talk to Iran, It Works

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New York Times - 11.03.2013 Original article ›
Ryan C. Crocker, Ryan, C., Crocker

Iranian Leader Demands U.S. Apology

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New York Times - 01.29.2009 Original article ›
Nazila Fathi, Nazila, Fathi, Alan Cowell, Alan, Cowell
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The 1953 coup that toppled the elected Mossadegh government was supported and attributed to planning by the CIA. During a cold war with the Soviet Union countries in the middle were considered expendable by either side. Added to this was the interest of big oil companies similiar to the Anglo-French response in the Suez Canal crisis of 1956. This still rankles with Iranians. In response to the election of President Obama and his offer for an open discussion the Iranian President Ahmedinejad calls for an apology for that coup and the toppling of an elected government. This led to replacing it with the Shah's monarchy which was overthrown in 1979 after 26 years.
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Alan Dershowitz: The Message Obama Should Have Sent

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Wall Street Journal - 09.26.2012 Original article ›
Alan M. Dershowitz, Alan, M., Dershowitz
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Prof. Dershowitz says a stronger statement to Iran was warranted than that contained in President Obama's address at the General Assembly in Sept. 2012. Iranian president Ahmadinejad stated in his address that Israel will be "eliminated."
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Israelis Embrace Washington's View Regarding Unilateral Military Strike

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Wall Street Journal - 03.05.2012 Original article ›
Joshua Mitnick, Joshua, Mitnick
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Public opinion experts in Israel say President Obama's policy in the Middle East is seen by a majority of Israelis as reflecting a sound judgement. Obama's approval ratings in Israel are up 13 percentage points compared to 2010. It is now 54%, according to December opinion polls by Mr. Telhami, a University of Maryland professor who supervised the surveys on Israeli opinion. Only 19% of Israelis now support Israel attacking Iran's nuclear facilities without U.S. support, according to the University of Maryland survey by Mr. Telhami of 500 people, that was annouced last week.
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U.S. Reliance on Saudi Oil Is Growing Again

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New York Times - 08.16.2012 Original article ›
Clifford Krauss, Clifford, Krauss
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U.S. oil imports from Saudi Arabia increased by about 20% in 2012, increasing dependence on the volatile Middle East region.
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Obama’s Mideast Mission: Get Saudis, Iran to Make Nice

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Wall Street Journal - 04.20.2016 Original article ›
Carol E. Lee, Carol, E., Lee, Margherita Stancati, Margherita, Stancati
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U.S. president Obama visits Saudi Arabia in April 2016. President Obama presents arguments for forging "a cold peace" between Iran and Saudi Arabia after proxy conflicts in the Middle East. During the visit president Obama will encourage dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia, at a time when Saudis are skeptical about U.S. policies in the region. Saudi Arabia has reduced the economic gains to Iran from lifting of sanctions and entering the oil market by ramping up Saudi production to bring down prices. The situation also affects Russia and Venezuela.
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In Surprise, Emir of Qatar Plans to Abdicate, Handing Power to Son

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New York Times - 06.24.2013 Original article ›
Rod Nordland, Rod, Nordland

Qatar's Emir Hands Power to Son

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Wall Street Journal - 06.26.2013 Original article ›
Ellen Knickmeyer, Ellen, Knickmeyer

Crude Oil Climbs To 4-Month High

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Wall Street Journal - 09.16.2012 Original article ›
Dan Strumpf, Dan, Strumpf

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