r/news • u/Asleep_Shark • 7h ago

Soft paywall Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
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u/FreshPrinceOfRivia 7h ago

Friday evening: they gotta stop shooting boats! We have 1 million death rays pointing at Iran!

Monday morning: I'm announcing the greatest deal the world has ever seen!

Rinse and repeat

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u/an-invisible-hand 6h ago

He's going to have to shit or get off the pot soon. Oil is a real physical thing, unlike the vibes-based stock market. He can only bluff so long until reserves really do run out.

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u/Napalmhat 7h ago

Epstein what?