The global elite demand oil regardless of the massive human cost. Saudi Arabia exported 34 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz. They achieved this massive output despite active, terrifying regional warfare. Private shipowners completely abandoned the highly dangerous maritime route. Extortionate war-risk insurance premiums terrified the independent commercial carriers. Therefore, state-backed mega tankers stepped in to transport the crude.
Blood for Black Gold
These sovereign vessels navigate directly through an active danger zone. Iran's Revolutionary Guard regularly issues terrifying radio threats to passing ships. Capitalist empires gladly risk working-class sailors to protect their profit margins. The UAE also aggressively ramps up its own crude exports today. The fragile military ceasefire failed to secure the crucial shipping lanes. However, the global energy cartels refuse to let the black gold stop flowing.
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