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sarisataka

(22,598 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 07:39 PM 23 hrs ago

Source: Iran mulls conditions for allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz

Source: Iran mulls conditions for allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz

Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided that the oil cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, a senior Iranian official tells CNN.

The potential move comes as the Islamic Republic is working on a new plan to manage the flow of oil tankers through the Strait, the source added.

International oil is almost entirely traded in dollars, apart from sanctioned Russian oil, which is traded in roubles or yuan.

China has attempted to make inroads for the past several years to buy oil in yuan, particularly in Saudi Arabia. But the dollar remains the world’s reserve currency, and the yuan is not broadly accepted on the global marketplace.
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/iran-war-us-israel-trump-03-13-26

It seems Iran has a quiet ally who is looking to take advantage of the situation.

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Source: Iran mulls conditions for allowing oil through Strait of Hormuz (Original Post) sarisataka 23 hrs ago OP
My understanding is China buys Iranian oil and it's ships are allowed thru the Strait. surfered 22 hrs ago #1
2500 Marines are being flown into the Gulf and we just attacked military installations on Kharg Island. roamer65 20 hrs ago #2

roamer65

(37,902 posts)
2. 2500 Marines are being flown into the Gulf and we just attacked military installations on Kharg Island.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:33 PM
20 hrs ago

I suspect we are going to attempt occupation of the island in a few hours to days.

It will make the situation MUCH WORSE.

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