Oil supply

RE · Jul 23, 2026, 11:55 PM

Lately I haven't even found TDoS posts even worth a comment or deletion. Just being snide. He doesn't comment at all on the Iran war which is my major focus of Global Collapse dynamics these days. He just recycles Peak Oil pet peeves, which are old newz. Nothing there.

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RE · Jul 28, 2026, 05:48 AM

CNBC.COM • 2026-07-28

Oil shipments are under attack on multiple fronts as fighting escalates in Red Sea, Hormuz and Black Sea

The two key Middle East oil chokepoints, the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, are now under simultaneous threat from Iran and its Houthi allies. In Europe, the Ukrainians are stepping up attacks on tankers and other ships associated with Russia in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. The Caspian Pipeline Corporation suspended loadings due to Ukrainian attacks, jeopardizing Kazakhstan’s oil production.

The interconnection between all the Oil Resource Wars has really become apparent with the latest expansion to include the Red Sea, Black Sea and Caspian Sea. Iran is the only OPEC country with substantial reserves aligned with Russia. The global war being fought here is designed to take as much of this oil production as possible off line, thus raising the price and allow oil flowing out of the FSoA and other West aligned nations reap Windfall profits as long as they can still refine it and bring it to market.

The main questions revolve around how long Russia can go with their revenue stream so reduced and how long the Chinese can last on their reserves and using alternative energy resources. At some point both countries will need to more directly interfere with the oil production out of other nations to retaliate. I can see oil pproduction facilities in Africa and South America becoming targets fairly soon.

Further into the future, the question is how long before Hot War crosses the pond to the New World? Production facilities in the GoM would be most likely, Oil Platforms out there are Sitting Ducks. Most of the Drones don't have the range for attacks from Iran or Russia, but it shouldn't be long before long range drones capable of making the crossing become available. Also possible that Brasil or Colombia could get drawn into the wars as staging ground.

Finally, when, where and who will it be that becomes desperate enough to use a Fusion Nuke to really do some damage to production? One massive H-Bomb air burst blast over the GoM could take out a dozen oil rigs without killing too many people or leaving to much area uninhabitable. Not out of the question strategically speaking.

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RE · Aug 12, 2026, 03:53 AM

CNBC.COM • 2026-08-12

Hormuz closure squeezes global economy as oil demand destruction intensifies, IEA says

World oil demand is set to fall further than previously expected this year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, as the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz deepens. The IEA forecast demand will drop by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026. That’s 510,000 barrels a day more than its last monthly prediction in July.

Crude stockpiles also running low. Should get interesting when they bottom out. Timing could put it right in front of the election. Cross your fingers.

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K-Dog · Aug 12, 2026, 09:46 PM

THECRADLE.CO • 2026-08-13

Iran rejects reports of ‘ceasefire extension’ with Washington

Tehran has continued to deny claims that there are any talks with the US, which has repeatedly violated the MoU with attacks and a blockade

All Iran has to do is let time do it's work. Trump does not care about Americans, and Iran knows that fact all by itself will destroy the U.S. over time. America rots from within, wait long enough, endure the stench, and America will be gone. The fool will destroy it. And America is too weak to stop him.

As evidenced by :

POPULARRESISTANCE.ORG • 2026-08-12

Mutiny Aboard US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Off Iranian Coast

Recent reports indicate a serious mutiny situation aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Seven U.S. Navy personnel have possibly been killed and several others injured in a violent clash among the crew, highlighting growing unrest and morale issues during an extended deployment.

Did they run out of Friday night Prime Rib? Will this story reach Fox News?

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Quote from: K-Dog on Aug 12, 2026, 09:46 PMDid they run out of Friday night Prime Rib? Will this story reach Fox News?

Sure to be denied as Fake Newz.

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RE · **Today** at 01:11 AM

WSWS.ORG • 2026-08-12

Family members outraged over unbearable conditions on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Family members said sailors have faced non-operational toilets, showers without hot water, laundry facilities broken for weeks and prolonged waits for basic hygienic supplies. They described lines of an hour or more at the ship’s store, which was said at times to lack soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Relatives also reported periods in which food portions were rationed.

Still nothing from MSM sources, but obviously not Fake Newz.

With 7 Grunts Dead, this will be a major story. Doubtful it can be contained long.

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RE · **Today** at 10:02 AM

THEGUARDIAN.COM • 2026-08-12

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports

Two leading specialist military papers, the Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, are reporting that there have been multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard as poor conditions and mental stresses on the Lincoln reach the breaking point. The crew is in its ninth month at sea, and has spent 250 days consecutively without making land – a record for an aircraft carrier in modern times.

Well, it's made it to the MSM branded as a "mental health crisis". Nothing about Mutiny, Riot or Dead Grunts so far.

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