A Trump Administration decision to take over Iran's oil industry would be met with significant resistance from China -- but the U.S. could control 20% of the oil destined for the PRC. #Iran #China #Israel #Oil

Minutes ago, Iran International, citing the Times, reported that President Trump has been briefed on military options against Tehran in recent days in response to Iran's crackdown on protesters.

U.S. oil companies were unprepared for the President's remarks concerning massive investment in Venezuela. Some are still litigating their losses from nationalization back in 1976.

Don't think for a moment the U.S. is going to see any of that money (much less Venezuela). If any of this was above board to begin with, Congress would have permitted Operation Absolute Resolve, and Congress would be ensuring any money from oil sales would actually flow into the U.S. treasury.

Understanding Crude Oil: Types and Properties Explained What does "light" and "sweet" have to do with crude oil?

Thoughts on Cuba Basic improvements like clean water and reliable electricity would probably be an amazing start to a positive relationship moving forward.

Maduro Captured Congress is furious that Operation Absolute Resolve was conducted without consultation, much less approval.

Venezuela, Iran among Predefined Priorities for U.S. Department of State Aggression against Venezuela was foretold The portions of Project 2025 dedicated to the State Department identified five nations which should be monitored for activities counter to U.S.' interests: China, Iran, Venezuela,…

Nearly everything the Trump Administration has done over 2025 can be traced back to ultraconservative policy positions on everything from presidential powers to marriage equality. Here's a high-level overview.

As with most things with the GOP of late, there's always some element of plausible deniability about their agenda.

Detention of Americans in Venezuela No Deterrent to U.S. Aggression Maduro apparently uses the detainees as "bargaining chips" when in negotiations with the United States. At least some detainees were imprisoned, abused, and subjected to horrible living conditions.

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U.S. Sec of State Rubio behind current actions against Venezuelan Oil U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has long believed the key to regime change in Cuba to fall is regime change in Venezuela.

Making America Exclusive Again Posit: A goal of the Trump Administration and MAGA is to make America a country led by wealthy whites, unopposed by diversity of any kind. wp.me/ph0pnD-3w