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SamuelAdams

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Fri Apr 17, 2026, 07:41 PM Yesterday

The Strait of Hormuz Is Open - So Why Is Everything Still So Unstable?

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The Strait of Hormuz Is “Open” — So Why Is Everything Still So Unstable?

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They’re calling it “open.”

But the U.S. is still enforcing a blockade.
Ships still need authorization.
The Navy is still warning about mine threats.
And shipping companies are still hesitant.

So what’s actually going on in the Strait of Hormuz?

In this video, I break down:
– What a real blockade actually is
– Why this situation doesn’t fit the definition
– What Iran, the U.S., and regional players are really doing
– Why oil markets react before reality changes
– And why this kind of “controlled instability” is more dangerous than it looks

Because this isn’t just about one shipping lane.

It’s about how modern power works, through pressure, ambiguity, and narrative control.

If you feel like the headlines don’t fully make sense… you’re not wrong.

If this helped you understand what’s actually happening, share it, because most people are only seeing half the picture.
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The Strait of Hormuz Is Open - So Why Is Everything Still So Unstable? (Original Post) SamuelAdams Yesterday OP
Pure market manipulation. yourout Yesterday #1
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