No, itsnotreal is nothing without the USA. It is USA aircraft carrier, forward military base all in one.
IAF has the capability it had last year during the 12 day war. That's about it.
Too late now, that ship has long sailed for greener pastures in Asia. Zionists have the Anglo-Saxon western world completely co-opted or to put it in colloquial terms more comprehendible to the Anglo-Saxon masses, by the balls. They won't let go until total destruction of the Anglo-Saxon world or the new Rome as Zionists refer to them derogatively, to be avenged for more than two millennia of humiliation, domination and subjugation.
But russia is losing men today to strengthen its empire and sphere of influence in the future, meanwhile, US is afraid to lose soldiers to save its empire, so it will almost certainly lose it empire in the future(this is not my wish, its the natural karma for the US govt and its illiterate, dumb president).
Two election cycles, that is all it takes for any lobby to become the hunted instead of the hunters.
| Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on April 30 that Iran will retain control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and maintain its nuclear and missile capabilities, which supports ISW-CTP’s assessment that the Iranian regime is unlikely to make meaningful concessions in its next proposal to the United States.[1] Mojtaba published a written statement on April 30 in which he stated that Iran will implement a “new management” in the strait—likely in reference to Iran’s collection of tolls from vessels that transit the strait—as a means to “secure” the Persian Gulf and prevent “hostile” interference in the region.[2] Mojtaba also underscored that Iran will defend its nuclear, missile, and advanced technological capabilities as resolutely as it defends its territorial borders.[3] A senior Iranian official speaking to the Washington Post on April 30 similarly asserted that Iran’s security establishment rejects compromise on key matters, such as Iran’s ability to enrich uranium.[4] Mojtaba’s statement and the Washington Post report are consistent with ISW-CTP’s assessment that IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi, who appears to be dominating regime decision-making, is unwilling to make concessions regarding Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz or nuclear program.[5] Vahidi reportedly maintains near-exclusive access to Mojtaba and serves as a gatekeeper who conveys Mojtaba’s approval of decisions.[6] Pakistani mediators told Western media that Iran is expected to send them a revised proposal on May 1.[7] |
And it still needs a continuous air bridge of tankers and ISR platforms from the US and other countries to keep it going. Then everyone from French Rafales deployed at Al Darfa to British Typhoons and USAF fighters to shoot down Irani drones and THAAD/SM-6 to take out BMs
I was talking to somebody who understands oil pretty well on a professional level. He told me that Iran can store up to 150 million barrels of oil in different ways.
The blockade can go on for quite some time, as you said, before Iran is under pressure. Even then, I think, oil prices are unlikely to go to $150 as there seems to be price elasticity at $100+. Consumption will go down as many people can no longer afford to buy at that price. Airlines are reducing or eliminating lower revenue flights. People will drive less or use other modes of transport. WTI price fell from $109 to $105 from yesterday to today!
Bilkul……our military is from the last century. And China has no modern warfare experience and none of their weapons/ systems have been tested against real powers out there.
Brent crude price reached $124 bbl less than 48 hours ago, it is now back to $114 again, but it's rising slowly again and may set a new high soon. Brent crude price is the one used internationally as the benchmark for oil price. Otherwise, there are already countries selling their oil well above that price. Arab's Extra Light is already traded at $138 bbl, for example.
