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Subject: Trump received his orders
Date: 04/07/26 2:12 AM
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Bubblevision, alone, reported that Trump rejected Iran's offer. All the rest of USian media said it was Iran that rejected Lord Trump the Merciful's offer.

As is often the case, seems we need to ignore USian media, and consult Israeli media.

Netanyahu warned Trump against ceasefire in Sunday call — report

On Sunday, Netanyahu ostensibly called Trump to congratulate him on the rescue of an American F-15 crew member in Iran, but in practice called to express concern that a ceasefire carries significant risks, according to the official.


timesofisrael.com - Netanyahu warned trump against ceasefire in sunday call report

USian big oil is loving the war.

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

So far, however, shipping data shows the move has not boosted U.S. oil flows between domestic ports. Instead, U.S. fuel exports hit a record high last month, as refiners shipped more fuel from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia and Europe, and ‌even reversed traditional flows to export from ⁠the U.S. East Coast to Europe.


finance.yahoo.com - Trumps shipping waiver does not

MBS is making lots and lots of MONEY too, because Saudi can export through the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait.

Saudi Arabia Sets Record Premium for Flagship Crude as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Aramco, the Saudi state oil giant, has raised the price of Arab Light that would be going to Asia next month to a premium of $19.50 above the average Oman/Dubai benchmark, off which supply to Asia is typically priced, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a price list it has seen.


oilprice.com - Saudi Arabia Sets Record Premium for Flagship Crude as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

"Bibi" wants the war to continue, so Iran is too occupied to interfere with the "Greater Israel" project.

Trump the Conqueror, and his cronies, are making lots of MONEY, because of the war.

MBS is making lots of MONEY, because of the war.

Where is the constituency for ending the war? (Proles don't get a vote)

Steve

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