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US oil imports from Saudi Arabia fall to zero for the first time in 40 years.
Extracting war reparations from the US seems to be aimed at
Middle East Spectator — MES
— 🇮🇷/🇴🇲 Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency has shared the initial text of the proposed ‘Strategic Control of Hormuz Act’ being prepared for Parliament
NOTE: This is a separate Iranian parliamentary law, in addition to the agreement between Iran and Oman.
1. The passage of vessels belonging to the United States, Israel, and other hostile countries through the Strait of Hormuz will be prohibited.
2. Shipments related to Israel, whether military or civilian, will not have the right to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Vessels or cargoes that play any role in actions against the Resistance Front will also be subject to the ban.
4. Countries and individuals that have caused damage to Iran will not receive permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf until compensation is paid.
5. Heavy fines, including up to 20% of the value of the cargo, are planned for violators.
US oil imports from Saudi Arabia fall to zero for the first time in 40 years.
iffy account, this is basically an IRGC press release
but it has been corroborated that other tankers under US escort have been hit by Iran as recently as August 2
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...athers-cabinet
a quibble, scuttlebutt says that the US has been leaning hard on Oman to do the deal with Iran
https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-ira...rmuz-surrenderTrump restarted bombing, and what did he get for it?
-Hormuz closed, more economic damage
-Lost Oman, which was working with the US before
-A vote of no confidence from Saudis
-Worsened munitions shortage
-More US casualties
-No concessions from Iran
-Now poised to surrender
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