Debt Rattle March 2 2026
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March 3, 2026 at 12:48 am #233040
Michael Reid
ParticipantCeasefire Done? Putin Just Changed the Game
March 3, 2026 at 12:51 am #233041zerosum
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Iran uses two main mechanisms to allow “friendly tankers” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during periods of tension or partial closure. These mechanisms are well‑documented in maritime reporting and sanctions‑evasion analyses, and they help explain why some ships are allowed through while others are turned back.🛠️ How Iran lets “friendly tankers” pass
Iran does not publish an official rulebook, but maritime intelligence and shipping reports describe a consistent pattern built around identification, coordination, and political alignment.
1. Radio‑based clearance from Iranian naval forces
During crises, Iran issues radio broadcasts declaring the Strait “closed” or “restricted.” Ships that are considered friendly or pre‑approved receive direct radio instructions allowing them to continue transit.
This was observed after the U.S.–Israel strikes, when tankers reported hearing a broadcast “purporting to come from the Iranian navy” announcing a ban, causing most ships to halt or turn back.
2. AIS (transponder) signaling patterns
Iran has long used AIS manipulation (turning transponders off/on) to manage which tankers are visible and which are not.
Recent reporting shows that Iranian and Iran‑aligned tankers have switched AIS back on, making them identifiable as “friendly” and therefore allowed to move.
– Only 14 of 89 Iranian‑oil‑carrying vessels remained dark during a recent 48‑hour window.
– About 80% of Iranian tankers transmitted AIS signals during the same period.
This visibility helps Iran distinguish between tankers it wants to protect and those it wants to deter.
3. Political alignment and destination
Tankers linked to countries that continue buying Iranian oil—especially China—are treated as friendly.
Iran’s sanctions‑evasion networks heavily prioritize shipments to China, using clandestine channels and protected routes.
4. Pre‑arranged coordination with Iranian port and naval authorities
Tankers loading at Iranian terminals or operating under Iranian‑controlled networks receive pre‑departure clearance and are escorted or monitored through the Strait.🚢 Which tankers have been “passed”?
Based on the available reporting, the tankers that Iran allows through fall into several categories:
A. Iranian‑flagged tankers
These are the most reliably allowed through.
They recently turned AIS back on, making their movement visible and coordinated.
– 80% of Iranian‑flagged tankers were transmitting AIS during the observed period.
B. Non‑Iranian tankers carrying Iranian oil
These include ships flagged under:
– Panama
– Liberia
– Tanzania
– Marshall Islands
– Other “flags of convenience”
Many of these were among the 89 vessels tracked carrying Iranian oil, with only 14 remaining dark.
C. China‑bound tankers
China is Iran’s largest oil customer, and tankers heading to Chinese ports are routinely protected and allowed to pass.
DW reporting confirms that China is the primary beneficiary of Iran’s sanctions‑evasion shipping networks.
D. Tankers operated by Iran‑aligned networks
These include vessels owned or managed by:
– IRGC‑linked front companies
– Iranian state oil affiliates
– Shell companies in the UAE, Malaysia, and Singapore used for sanctions evasion
These ships typically receive safe passage.🚫 Which tankers are not passed?
Based on the same reporting:
– Tankers heading to U.S.‑aligned or Gulf Cooperation Council states
– Tankers owned by Western companies
– Ships that do not respond to Iranian naval radio instructions
– Ships that halt or turn back after hearing the Iranian broadcast (as many did on Feb 28, 2026)
These vessels generally avoid the Strait during Iranian restrictions.🧭 What this means operationally
Iran’s mechanism is essentially a selective blockade:
– The Strait is “closed” to adversaries.
– It remains “open” to Iran’s own tankers and those of friendly buyers.
– AIS visibility and radio clearance are the tools that make this possible.
This allows Iran to exert pressure without fully shutting down global oil flows.If you want, I can map out which countries’ tankers are most likely to be allowed through, or explain how Iran’s “dark fleet” operates under sanctions.
March 3, 2026 at 1:01 am #233071Michael Reid
ParticipantDouglas Macgregor: A New World Emerges: Iran Will Win & Israel May Not Survive
March 3, 2026 at 1:26 am #233072Michael Reid
ParticipantAlastair Crooke: Iran’s Strategy – Evict the U.S. from the Middle East
March 3, 2026 at 1:34 am #233073WES
ParticipantFriendly Fire:
The 3 F-15s shotdown over Kuwait were likely shotdown by Iranian anti-aircraft missiles.
The so called “friendly fire” narrative is negated by each F-15 carrying a friend/foe identification module.
One F-15 is possible, 2 maybe, but 3 is enemy action!
This might also indicate that the US doesn’t yet have complete air superiority to fly over Iran.
Kuwait is also much closer to the Iranian border, compared to Sandi Arabia.
The large number of survalence drones that have been shot down over Iran also means the US doesn’t have total air superiority yet over Iran, either.So it seems like Iran has tried to correct it’s air defense deficiencies exposed during the 12 day attack/war.
March 3, 2026 at 1:37 am #233074Doc Robinson
ParticipantFrom the viewpoint of a news source in Yemen, dated 3 March, about a withdrawal of American aircraft and battleships from the Gulf.
Exclusive – Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni:
Britain announced its decision to hand over its bases in the Middle East to the US upon an American request.
Iranian media reported that the Royal Forces evacuated their main base in Cyprus, as well as the one on the island of “Diego Garcia” in the Indian Ocean. American forces will replace the British forces on those bases far from Iran.
The handover of these bases to US forces coincided with the US withdrawing its naval fleet led by the aircraft carrier “USS Abraham Lincoln” to the Indian Ocean. Iranian forces announced the targeting of several battleships in the Indian Ocean.
The pursuit of American battleships in the Indian Ocean coincided with renewed shelling of British bases in Cyprus on the Mediterranean Sea, where the second aircraft carrier, the “USS Ford,” is stationed.
Iran renewed its vow to pursue American forces in the region wherever they are located.
Iranian media quoted officials as confirming that US forces were observed transferring their aircraft from the Gulf to Cyprus, vowing to target them.
A gradual withdrawal of American aircraft and battleships from the Gulf as they reveal a dangerous Iranian breakthrough
https://alkhabaralyemeni.net/2026/03/03/331506/March 3, 2026 at 1:41 am #233075Doc Robinson
ParticipantThe USNI Fleet Tracker shows the carrier Abraham Lincoln and its strike group are now in the Indian Ocean about halfway to India. The carrier Ford and its strike group are now between Cyprus and southern Greece.

https://news.usni.org/2026/03/02/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-march-2-2026
March 3, 2026 at 1:57 am #233076Michael Reid
ParticipantAlex Krainer: Iran War – Economic Disaster & End of Trump
March 3, 2026 at 2:03 am #233077citizenx
ParticipantD Benton Smith, resident retard and Zionist Jew apologist sez-
Take the Rothschilds as a prime example you’re aware that they claim to be Jewish to the marrow of their bones. What if their claim to Judaism is totally bogus? [hint: it is totally bogus)
And they’re lying about being Jews.Bahahahaahahahhahaa Fuck you DBS you retarded pos.
The Rothschild family is a wealthy Ashkenazi Jewish noble banking family originally from Frankfurt, Germany. The family’s documented history starts in 16th-century Frankfurt; its name is derived from the family house, Rothschild, built by Isaak Elchanan Bacharach in Frankfurt in 1567.
James Mayer de Rothschild’s other son, Edmond James de Rothschild (1845–1934), was very much engaged in philanthropy and the arts, and he was a leading proponent of Zionism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_family
Bahahahah… so YOU claim it’s all a non-jew jew conspiracy theory since the 1500s that they are not Jews but are just pretending to be JEWS? Hahahahahahhahahahahahahahahah You fucking retard.
DBS please STOP farting out your mouth, pivot around, and suck that Zionist cock shoved so far up your ass that it’s broken your brain, and suck your own shit off that big Zionist cock up your ass.
Hey DBS- is the Jewish State of Israel, for the Jewish “race”, of the Jewish Religion actually not….3x Jewish? DBS are you a pedophile too that got trained as a butt boy during your Navy days…goy boytoy?
Shalom you retarded motherfucker…. pedophile Zionist jew filth scum. Suck harder bitch.…
Hey Raul RIM job fuckface-
“The MOST courageous commander in chief of my lifetime.”
SIDNER: “How do you square the no war promise with the potential of a protracted war?”
“So I don’t see this as him starting a war. I see this as a preventative measure to prevent a war against the largest state sponsor of terror in the world.”How Orwelian of you Raul RIM job you pathetic Zionist coward pos- Great choice of “stories” to lead with.
Still sucking Trump Zionist cock hard eh Raul, tastes good you hypocritical pos? Peace President Trump deserves the Nobel Prize eh?You a pedophile too Raul?
March 3, 2026 at 2:09 am #233081zerosum
Participantran denies attacking Aramco in Saudi Arabia
Urgent
A message to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThe Revolutionary Guard, citing a “military source”:
The attack that targeted Aramco oil facilities this morning was carried out by the Israelis and is an example of a “False Flag” operation.March 3, 2026 at 2:33 am #233089Michael Reid
ParticipantPepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: US-Israel HIT Tehran, Iran DESTROYS Tel Aviv, Hezbollah NOW Joins
March 3, 2026 at 3:31 am #233092kultsommer
ParticipantSend Baron trend.
March 3, 2026 at 4:10 am #233093my parents said know
ParticipantA reaction to the bombing of Iran.
March 3, 2026 at 4:26 am #233095those darned kids
Participantnice, mpsk
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