Trump says he bombed Iran

[SteamyAmerican]

And they're using it themselves.

Regardless, this has impacted Russia and China negatively.

So yay.

And America.

So yay?

[ReturnofBroccoli]

And America.

So yay?

Murika

[DBCowboy]

How so, when it is directly increasing Moscow crude export revenue and easing the pressure of U.S. sanctions? You're wrong DB and were incorrect about China's imports and I have a valid point

One could even argue that the conflict consumes U.S. military assets (such as missile interceptors), which reduces the resources available for Ukraine and the Pacific.

My point was that both powers have effectively utilized the instability to fracture Western sanctions covertly

Think about it man, why did Iran broadcast that one message in Russian in the beginning
The covert mission failed, Russia denied knowledge, and Iran was left to dry like a spy that got caught

Moscow is bleeding oil in Ukraine.

Ukraine is actually hitting fuel depots in Russia.

[IDELB2006]

Russia is a super power, surely Iranian drones are inferior right?
They can't even enrich uranium and we are to believe they make quality drones?

Russia has the resources, materials, rare earth metals, probably better scientists, hell they technically even have Edward Snowden lol Who knows ehat they got but we definitely know what Iran has because they've already used it

I wouldnt use my secret stuff if im not under attack.

Iran has been supplying Russia with drones, rockets, and missiles for years. Russia has also been getting weapons from NK. TheY don't need to be better quality. With drones some of the most effective units are very basic, but they are cheap and easy to mass produce. It has become something of a numbers game to overwhelm the other sides air defenses.

Of coarse Russia is still producing there own weapons, and they are also manufacturing some of the Iran drone models as well.

[DBCowboy]

And America.

So yay?

Bidens green energy policies impacted the US far worse and we heard crickets.

This is a blip, temporary.

[ReturnofBroccoli]

Moscow is bleeding oil in Ukraine.

Ukraine is actually hitting fuel depots in Russia.

Getting off for a little bit didnt have time to really look into it but asked google this question and got this response:

Is the ukranian hit on russian energy infrastructure really having an effect and is the impact enough that the Iran conflict hurts russian exports?:


As of April 2026, the conflict in Iran is creating a complex economic environment where global oil price spikes are largely offsetting the physical damage caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure. 
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

 The Conflict Synergy
Price Windfall:
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has pushed global oil prices well above $100 per barrel.

Increased Demand:
With Middle Eastern supplies restricted, major buyers like China and India have significantly increased their imports of Russian crude, which recently traded at a premium to Brent for the first time.

Sanctions Relief:
To stabilize prices, the U.S. Treasury has issued temporary waivers on sanctioned Russian oil, allowing stranded shipments to reach global markets.
CNBC

Ukraine's Impact vs. Revenue Gains
Export Disruptions:
Ukrainian drone strikes on Baltic ports like Ust-Luga and Primorsk have reduced Russia’s physical oil export capacity by up to 40% (approximately 2 million barrels per day).Revenue Paradox: Despite these massive volume losses, Russia's oil revenues have surged. Its mineral extraction tax revenue is projected to double to $9 billion in April 2026 due to the higher price per barrel.Logistical Chokepoint: While profitable, the attacks have "choked" Russia's internal pipeline system with oil that cannot be processed or shipped, potentially forcing long-term production cuts. Reuters Strategic OutlookUkraine has intensified its strikes specifically to "offset" these Iran-related gains. Analysts note that while the Middle East conflict has been an "economic gift" for the Kremlin, the sustained destruction of export terminals prevents Russia from fully capitalizing on the global supply crisis

Be well, everyone

[DBCowboy]

Getting off for a little bit didnt have time to really look into it but asked google this question and got this response:

Is the ukranian hit on russian energy infrastructure really having an effect and is the impact enough that the Iran conflict hurts russian exports?:


As of April 2026, the conflict in Iran is creating a complex economic environment where global oil price spikes are largely offsetting the physical damage caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure. 
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

 The Conflict Synergy
Price Windfall:
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has pushed global oil prices well above $100 per barrel.Increased Demand: With Middle Eastern supplies restricted, major buyers like China and India have significantly increased their imports of Russian crude, which recently traded at a premium to Brent for the first time.Sanctions Relief: To stabilize prices, the U.S. Treasury has issued temporary waivers on sanctioned Russian oil, allowing stranded shipments to reach global markets.
CNBC

Ukraine's Impact vs. Revenue Gains
Export Disruptions:
Ukrainian drone strikes on Baltic ports like Ust-Luga and Primorsk have reduced Russia’s physical oil export capacity by up to 40% (approximately 2 million barrels per day).Revenue Paradox: Despite these massive volume losses, Russia's oil revenues have surged. Its mineral extraction tax revenue is projected to double to $9 billion in April 2026 due to the higher price per barrel.Logistical Chokepoint: While profitable, the attacks have "choked" Russia's internal pipeline system with oil that cannot be processed or shipped, potentially forcing long-term production cuts. Reuters Strategic OutlookUkraine has intensified its strikes specifically to "offset" these Iran-related gains. Analysts note that while the Middle East conflict has been an "economic gift" for the Kremlin, the sustained destruction of export terminals prevents Russia from fully capitalizing on the global supply crisis

Be well, everyone

Last I checked we were back down to 84/barrel

[ReturnofBroccoli]

Last I checked we were back down to 84/barrel

Correct thats right this second I believe its 82
Here's more info here as to why although it may be opinionated I havent checked it for bias use your discretion
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/4...March%2010.

[CriticalStinker]

Bidens green energy policies impacted the US far worse and we heard crickets.

This is a blip, temporary.

Oil went negative after COVID so production slowed down. We were still the number one producer though and scaled back up near highs.

He was a trash president, but he wasn’t some green president.

[DBCowboy]

Oil went negative after COVID so production slowed down. We were still the number one producer though and scaled back up near highs.

He was a trash president, but he wasn’t some green president.

"Green" wasn't meant to be "Green" it was always about control.