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This Ain't Your Father's Tanker War || Peter Zeihan
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- May 13, 2026
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- 387
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Summary
No, the U.S. can’t escort tankers in the Persian Gulf today as it did during the 1980s Tanker War. Back in the 80s, the U.S. swooped into a regional conflict where attacks on shipping were limited, and the Strait remained open. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/49xcDvU