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Goodness, no. The only entity interested in attacking tankers is China. Everyone else - even the US, wants the tankers to pass, even if it's to China. China ha
by bluegatty 8mo ago
Goodness, no. The only entity interested in attacking tankers is China. Everyone else - even the US, wants the tankers to pass, even if it's to China.
China has huge leverage with Iran.
The issue is one of risk - the mere existence of hostilities means nobody can get insurance.
All Iran had to do was say 'it's shut down' - and insurance prices go through the roof.
No more oil.
The business math goes nuts.
- cassepipe 8mo ago> The only entity interested in attacking tankers is China I don't understand how that makes sense > China has huge leverage with Iran. Which is why it could negotiate safe passage for itself Overall I don't get your point
- bluegatty 8mo agoSorry - I meant Iran. The only entity interested in attacking the tankers is Iran. Yeah, as it was written, it makes no sense. I'm responding to someone indicating that 'China' would be involved in attacking tankers.