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[brihard]

The RN was short of sailors so it gave up a couple of ships to the Ukrainians.
The RN trained the Ukrainians how to operate them but they Ukrainians couldn't get them into Ukrainian waters.

The RN is short of sailors and ships so it can't help out in the Gulf.
Fortunately the Ukrainians have got some RN trained sailors in slightly used RN ships available to lend a hand. Despite the fact they have a war on at home.

Ukrainian Navy Ready to Join Mine-Clearing Operations in the Strait of Hormuz with Two Ships

The Ukrainian Navy is ready to join the demining of the Strait of Hormuz with two ships from the mine countermeasures division currently based in Portsmouth, UK.Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson […]

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That would be pretty brilliant on Ukraine’s part if they pulled it off.

 

[HavokFour]

I think we might be seeing a whole lot more conflict in the region in the very near future.

UAE to Leave OPEC in May as Iran War Reshapes Oil Market​

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[brihard]

I think we might be seeing a whole lot more conflict in the region in the very near future.

UAE to Leave OPEC in May as Iran War Reshapes Oil Market​

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I know this matters but I’m looking for someone smarter than me to explain why.

 

[HavokFour]

I know this matters but I’m looking for someone smarter than me to explain why.

UAE undercuts Saudi Arabia (and OPEC), which also will result in US Shale taking a bunch of strays so then everyone is making a whole lot less money. Basically everyone (that benefits the most from a higher price) gets biggly mad.

There's also the matter of the strait being closed still. Both SA and UAE each have a pipe to sort of bypass it, so watch for random "accidents" to start happening involving those. And if not accidents, see which gets targeted by Iran should the ceasefire end.

EDIT: This is also another sign the UAE may be serious about switching over to trading with the Yuan. OPEC is nearly USD exclusive.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

UAE and KSA were in a bit of proxy war before all this kicked off, both in Sudan and Yemen. Right now they are making nice , because they need each other, for the moment...