Iran economy contracts, oil spikes
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Iran's economy contracted sharply seven months into its conflict with the United States, triggering widespread fuel shortages at home while Houthi attacks on Riyadh pushed global oil prices higher.
by Greg Linden
Yep: "Thanks to Trump’s misguided war, the U.S. and its partners have lost freedom of navigation ... Gasoline and diesel have both reached record highs ... We’re looking at an ongoing, costly stalemate, as the president continues trying to lie his way through his massive strategic mistake."
Trump’s Iran War Is a Rolling Disaster With No End in Sight
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
Trump’s Iran War Is a Rolling Disaster With No End in Sight
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
www.theunpopulist.net
September 20, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Yep: "Thanks to Trump’s misguided war, the U.S. and its partners have lost freedom of navigation ... Gasoline and diesel have both reached record highs ... We’re looking at an ongoing, costly stalemate, as the president continues trying to lie his way through his massive strategic mistake."
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, David Darmofal, David R. Miller
BASH: The Wall Street Journal reports the president's top advisers are warning the Iran war could continue the rest of his term, until 2029. Is that what you think?
UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side
(Not a no!)
UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side
(Not a no!)
September 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
BASH: The Wall Street Journal reports the president's top advisers are warning the Iran war could continue the rest of his term, until 2029. Is that what you think?
UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side
(Not a no!)
UN AMBASSADOR MIKE WALTZ: I think time is on the president's side
(Not a no!)
Home heating oil has DOUBLED in price since IRAN WAR was started by Trump
was $2.53/gallon in late Feb 2026
now is $5.06/gallon
tradingeconomics.com/commodity/he...
was $2.53/gallon in late Feb 2026
now is $5.06/gallon
tradingeconomics.com/commodity/he...
September 20, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Home heating oil has DOUBLED in price since IRAN WAR was started by Trump
was $2.53/gallon in late Feb 2026
now is $5.06/gallon
tradingeconomics.com/commodity/he...
was $2.53/gallon in late Feb 2026
now is $5.06/gallon
tradingeconomics.com/commodity/he...
Reposted by Greg Linden
Trump’s Iran War Is a Rolling Disaster With No End in Sight
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
Trump’s Iran War Is a Rolling Disaster With No End in Sight
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
www.theunpopulist.net
September 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Trump’s Iran War Is a Rolling Disaster With No End in Sight
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
The conflict is expanding, cutting off more oil supply routes—and the president has no idea what to do except lie
In @theunpopulist.net:
I don’t watch Fox News but this dude on there, whoever he is, seems to be Trump’s constant stenographer.
"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."
September 20, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I don’t watch Fox News but this dude on there, whoever he is, seems to be Trump’s constant stenographer.
Reposted by David Darmofal
"The war with Iran has been..."
🔴 Not Worth It: 62%
🟢 Worth It: 33%
Hart/Public Opinion / Sept 15, 2026
🔴 Not Worth It: 62%
🟢 Worth It: 33%
Hart/Public Opinion / Sept 15, 2026
September 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM
"The war with Iran has been..."
🔴 Not Worth It: 62%
🟢 Worth It: 33%
Hart/Public Opinion / Sept 15, 2026
🔴 Not Worth It: 62%
🟢 Worth It: 33%
Hart/Public Opinion / Sept 15, 2026
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran www.juancole.com/2026/09/arab...
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran
Stockholm (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) - The Arab states have long suffered from weak political legitimacy and ineffective governance. Authoritarian rule remains pervasive. According t...
www.juancole.com
September 20, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran www.juancole.com/2026/09/arab...
Reposted by David Darmofal
It's been nearly 7 months since the Trump administration began its reckless war with Iran, and Americans at home are paying the price at the pump. See how much gas prices have risen in your state: https://ampr.gs/4yEp6bo
September 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It's been nearly 7 months since the Trump administration began its reckless war with Iran, and Americans at home are paying the price at the pump. See how much gas prices have risen in your state: https://ampr.gs/4yEp6bo
by Marc Lynch
I’ve seen posts all over the place claiming US is about to launch major air strikes in Iran and also in Yemen and near as I can tell there is no sourcing for any of them. Nothing in between “massive two front war” and “nothing happens” would surprise me at this point.
September 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I’ve seen posts all over the place claiming US is about to launch major air strikes in Iran and also in Yemen and near as I can tell there is no sourcing for any of them. Nothing in between “massive two front war” and “nothing happens” would surprise me at this point.
Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole) www.juancole.com/2026/09/ever...
Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole)
Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: ...
www.juancole.com
September 20, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole) www.juancole.com/2026/09/ever...
Pentagon Says Iran War Cost $45 Billion—if You Don’t Count Everything
newrepublic.com/post/215617/...
newrepublic.com/post/215617/...
Pentagon Says Iran War Cost $45 Billion—if You Don’t Count Everything
U.S. Central Command gave an incomplete estimate of the Iran war cost to Congress.
newrepublic.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Pentagon Says Iran War Cost $45 Billion—if You Don’t Count Everything
newrepublic.com/post/215617/...
newrepublic.com/post/215617/...
Reposted by Michael D. McDonald, David Darmofal
"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."
September 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."
Reposted by Greg Linden
4/ Iran's highest operational HQ warned that Iran would attack US bases & interests in the region if the US attacks Iran. The HQ warned nearby countries that Iran won't exercise "restraint or decency" if they support US strikes to pressure the countries to discourage the US from attacking Iran.
September 20, 2026 at 5:28 PM
4/ Iran's highest operational HQ warned that Iran would attack US bases & interests in the region if the US attacks Iran. The HQ warned nearby countries that Iran won't exercise "restraint or decency" if they support US strikes to pressure the countries to discourage the US from attacking Iran.
Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/w...
Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/w...
Trump says “Spread my lies”
“Report the truth”
You’re out! Trump didn’t say Trump says
“Report the truth”
You’re out! Trump didn’t say Trump says
"The president said the US is in constant communication with the Houthis, and that they've agreed not to fight the US. But the big headline here is the president said the Iranians better behave, and he's making a decision as to whether or not to blow up their nation."
September 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Trump says “Spread my lies”
“Report the truth”
You’re out! Trump didn’t say Trump says
“Report the truth”
You’re out! Trump didn’t say Trump says
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran
The war therefore creates an opportunity for the Gulf Arab states to reconsider their overwhelming security dependence on the United States
dlvr.it
September 20, 2026 at 4:28 AM
The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran
by Yezid Sayigh
A thorough - and thoroughly alarming - survey of the environmental and social impacts of the Iran war
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
The Iran War’s Climate, Environmental, and Human Security Fallout
Understanding the climatic pain points is necessary for policymakers hoping to minimize the war’s negative environmental consequences.
carnegieendowment.org
September 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
A thorough - and thoroughly alarming - survey of the environmental and social impacts of the Iran war
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
The President of Austria illustrating the difficulties Austria will have to deal with as a member of the UNSC. Challenging is an understatement.
In my meeting with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, we spoke about the US-Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormus and its dramatic consequences on the global economy. 1️⃣
September 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The President of Austria illustrating the difficulties Austria will have to deal with as a member of the UNSC. Challenging is an understatement.
Iran's military said on Sunday that it has received information suggesting that the US decided to resume strikes against the Islamic Republic., vows retaliation
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v.aa.com.tr/4062518
Iran says US decided to resume strikes, vows retaliation
Warns regional countries would be considered 'complicit' if they 'align with’ US 'aggression' | Anadolu
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September 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Iran's military said on Sunday that it has received information suggesting that the US decided to resume strikes against the Islamic Republic., vows retaliation
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v.aa.com.tr/4062518