Analysis

Topic: Oil and Gas

A ship paid $US2 million for safe passage through Iran.

Easter reminds us of Jesus Christ's execution, which was an attempt to stop a rebellion.

The execution did not work, and Ayatollah Khamenei's death will not stop Iran's rebellion either.

Jesus was a peaceful prophet, but his followers became violent after his death.

The Romans destroyed Jerusalem in 70AD, killing many people.

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Iran has been rebelling against the US for 47 years, and Khamenei's death was meant to stop it.

Khamenei's son is now in charge and may be more violent than his father.

Mojtaba Khamenei is angry and grieving, and depends on the military for power.

This means the military is in charge, and a war is likely.

The markets had hoped for a quick end to the conflict, but Trump's speech said otherwise.

Much of the world's oil and gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is in control

Trump says talks are ongoing, but Iran is not in a hurry for a deal.

Iran is prepared for war and is using its control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is also using its land to fight a decentralized war.

Trump claimed victory, but Iran is still a threat.

The US is not seeking regime change, but it's hard to see what else they want.

Regime change was always the goal, but it's hard to do from afar.

The Romans found that aerial bombardment brings people together against a common enemy.

Trump must either give up or send in troops, and we hope he gives up soon.

Charging for shipping

Iran is charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, like a tollbooth.

Iran's military is charging ships from friendly countries a fee to pass through.

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