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I see what you mean.20% of total world crude consumption
But 40% of total world crude oil exports
Crude oil producers countries spend a lot internally.
Perfectly said, and I'm happy that a Turkish user is saying it. I said the exact same thing in the beginning of the war.Let's look at this war from IRI's perspective to make people understand how badly the Iranian security apparatus failed in this conflict. Take the Kürecik NATO Base in Turkey as an example.
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From this radar base, the US is effectively monitoring all of Northwest Iran to this day, where a significant portion of the Iranian population resides.
Don't misunderstand me. No one in Turkey would tolerate any harm to Turkish lives or property caused by Iranians, but in this case the situation is different.
Think about it: Iranians can enter Turkey without a visa. IRGC members visit Van regularly. I have seen them in the city with their families; they usually visit accompained by a few younger men (obviously bodyguards). There is substantial trade, too, with thousands of trucks crossing the Iranian-Turkish border weekly. Villages and orchards are located as close as 500 to 1000 meters from the base installations, yet Iranian intelligence has:
a.) never considered this vulnerable target
b.) failed to develop any contingency plans to neutralize these radar installations
c.) not contemplated smuggling man-portable air-defense systems or small missiles to accurately strike the radar
Strictly from IRI's POV: Why would you be this lethargic?!
Let's be real, the Turkish population could not care less about the destruction of these radars. The missiles fired towards Cyprus and Israel crossing into Turkish airspace were of greater concern for the average Turk than potentially seeing US AN/TPY-2 radars getting destroyed.
Iran's passivity caused more harm than US and Israeli bombs.
But gulf oil fields are near to Iran, Iran can always disrupt the production with cheap drones.I see what you mean.
This will only lead to world moving away from the Strait of Hormuz route and adapt alternatives.
09/07/2026: France sees Syria as alternative oil route amid Hormuz tensions, foreign minister says: Anadolu Ajansi
12/06/2026: Libya benefits from rising oil prices, exports 43 million barrels in one month: Libya Update
It's much easier for Western countries (Europe and the Americas) but challenging for Asia.
Trump's deliberations as he considers whether to escalate US military action against Iran.
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