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Renew Deal

(85,169 posts)
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 02:13 PM 16 hrs ago

Does Iran become a regional or global power after Trump surrenders to Iran?

What is the impact of Trump surrendering tonight? Iran is left to "control" the strait and can charge tolls on any ship passing through. That means they control a large portion of the worlds oil and logistics. In theory, they can college billions of new revenue that they can use to rebuild the country and possibly go further.

Can Iran become the China of the Middle East? Authoritarian, but the center of finance?

Will Saudi Arabia tolerate Iran charging tolls on Saudi oil? Is this action setting up the ME for it's next major conflict? Will smaller ME countries like Qatar and UAE remove US bases if Iran demands it?

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Does Iran become a regional or global power after Trump surrenders to Iran? (Original Post) Renew Deal 16 hrs ago OP
No wonder President Idiot is worried. Lots of Americans will die and billion more will be spent to prove that fact. efhmc 16 hrs ago #1
Global South calling: Welcome to the real world leftstreet 16 hrs ago #2
Sanctions are what keep Iran from advancing globally LeftInTX 16 hrs ago #3

efhmc

(16,670 posts)
1. No wonder President Idiot is worried. Lots of Americans will die and billion more will be spent to prove that fact.
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 02:24 PM
16 hrs ago

leftstreet

(40,683 posts)
2. Global South calling: Welcome to the real world
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 02:28 PM
16 hrs ago

Wondering how other countries will handle their power

LeftInTX

(34,302 posts)
3. Sanctions are what keep Iran from advancing globally
Wed Apr 1, 2026, 02:44 PM
16 hrs ago

I'm pretty sure the sanctions will continue.

Without sanctions, Iran would likely be a powerhouse.

In the end, I think things will remain about the same.

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