Iran thinks the Strait of Hormuz is their future, but what the regime showed the world is that oil going through pipes offers a permanent solution for everyone else. The future is pipelines. The US and Gulf states are working on it, and it’s coming along.
There is some question about how many barrels of oil are going through, as much as 9 million or closer to 5-7 million barrels per day. Combined with maritime, it is probably 15 million barrels of oil a day.
Normally, 20 to 25 million barrels go through the Strait of Hormuz in a day.
I stand by what I said. The Gulf states are going to push for pipelines.
Secretary Chris Wright said on X:
On Sunday alone, over 20 million barrels left the Arabian Gulf region, which is above the pre-conflict average. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the U.S. military and our Gulf allies, the seven-day average for oil leaving the Strait of Hormuz is currently up to almost 9 million barrels per day.
When combined with the additional 5-7 million barrels per day leaving the region via newly upgraded pipelines and export facilities, total oil flows are currently averaging approximately 15 million barrels per day.
On Sunday alone, over 20 million barrels left the Arabian Gulf region, which is above the pre-conflict average.
The pipeline was built long ago to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian bullies. The US and Saudi Arabia recently upgraded it.
Meanwhile, Iran wears down our munitions. However, Trump said we are low on smart drones but have plenty of dumb drones.
The New York Times claims Iran is adapting its attacks to drain U.S. air defenses, combining drones and maneuvering ballistic missiles while forcing American forces to defend multiple fronts.
The NYT also claims that the U.S. has fired more than 1,500 Patriot interceptors during…
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