Why U.S.-Iran Tensions Are On The Rise In The Persian Gulf

Over the last decade, Iran has been causing more and more headaches for oil tanker operators in the Strait of Hormuz, a central artery of global trade. In the last two years alone, Iran has harassed, attacked or interfered with 15 internationally flagged merchant vessels.
This critical waterway separates the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Sea, which makes it an important conduit for millions of barrels of oil that flow through the region.
"These tanker seizures, whether this is a sheer coincidence or not, is happening around the time that we have just passed the five-year anniversary of the Trump administration withdrawing from the nuclear deal," said Arona Baigal, research assistant for the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
In the most recent incidents, Iran alleges that the tankers Niovi and Purity were seized over separate legal disputes regarding ownership, and that the Advantage Sweet was taken due to a collision with an Iranian ship. In response to Iranian ship seizures, the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, which is responsible for security in the region, announced an increase in patrols. That included the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton transiting the strait in late May.
"When you do beef up your presence, you increase your size as a target," said Victoria Coates, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation. "And with the Iranians feeling quite emboldened now, one has to worry about the possibility that they will lash out on a larger scale."
Watch the video above to find out more about why this critical waterway remains key to the global economy, and why Iran's threats to maritime traffic in the region are raising tensions with the U.S.
Produced by: Brad Howard
Supervising Producer: Jeff Morganteen
Graphics by: Alex Wood
Additional Reporting by: Lori Ann LaRocco
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Why Iran Keeps Seizing Oil Tankers In The Strait Of Hormuz

[@hichic4390]

All the so-called actions of Iran are just following what America has already done. However, the media focuses on Iran's reaction, without saying anything about the first part and the US action. Every action leads to a reaction

[@jason4275]

the world is better off without Iranian current government.

[@Kim-un4jf]

🤝🤝🤝well said

[@Thinkofwhat]

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[@franko1904]

The US must destroy the peace between Iran and Saudi, this peace deal is making the the US look bad, its increases China soft power. Russian oil can continue to flow through the Persian Gulf, better not upset the Saudis and India, but Iranian oil is fair game. Anything that will start a war in the region, better still, war with China will keep the US military industrial complex happy, and distract Americans from the political corruption in the country.

[@shamuratov]

U.S ALWAYS do like that!

[@sufisaffron5104]

they literally showing images of Iran about 20 years ago !! those kind of cars doesn't exist in iran anymore lol

[@SK-hm3ze]

Shhhh, CIA is after you. Do not let Americans know the truth.

[@MGZetta]

Propaganda has a narrative and their narrative is not allowed to show modern stuff from Iran.

[@deadlyrobot5179]

I'm 100% sure they can't find Iran on a world map.

[@retorik7246]

4:58 lol thats true, seems to be 90s 20s... didn't notice that. I bet they chose that footage for the women walking in Chador and the mosque in the background. Silly people, we are truly blessed to have them as our enemies.

[@keli4068]

US is siezing ship in international water without UN approval. that's moden piracy

[@jtgd]

Iran does the same. Funny how there’s a double standard in criticism from those who solely blame the US for something Iran also does

[@billshi6005]

@@jtgd who starts it first 😂?

[@rip_peanut10]

​@@jtgdwhat operation name this time? desert storm 2?

[@arcataslacker]

The Islamic Republic is a state sponsor of terror. Interdicting their black market oil sales is key to holding them accountable and bring them back to the table

[@NM-ho5qt]

​@@arcataslacker No country can hold a candle to the death and destruction that has been caused by the US, so try hard you CIA stooge

[@mamytalo2216]

Illigaly sold oil? Lol , unbelievable US arrogance !

[@bellamye4653]

Yeah right. Who gave the US power to determine what illegal products countries sell to other countries?

[@siasmoise661]

America has been arrogant since its inception until upto today. See what is happening globally and the common denominator is America. Disappointing.

[@r-uu2qi]

If you don't like America, then leave. We'll do what we want. Deal with it

[@Kim-un4jf]

America country of thief on criminal

[@siasmoise661]

@@r-uu2qi You are correct. America is an evil country since its inception till today. There is no peace globally bc of her evil conspiracy is advocating world wide. Lybia.,Afghanistan, Iraq is in tartars today bc of her evilness. Disgusting.

[@AI_mod]

I like how she said sanction as a word in the Bible. US sizes iran tankers because of US sanctions against Iran. Iran sizes US oil tankers because of Iran's sanctions against US.

[@ngpb17]

yeap

[@Yeahabouthat]

yeap . . . it's all about sizes.

[@maricel4083]

Not against USA its against to all the oil industry in middle east. So why I said Iran conect here oil to others like Russia and we helped them sto do that. Bc, that's the problem come here I'm Persian golf but wht I do middle east you diclair all you don't need my table. How my world military they continue to help and secure you?? All said israel about Iran is true but not against to Israel its against to the Persian golf.

[@justaguy-69]

but iran still sucks ...right?

[@zarakikenpachi641]

@John Grey US literally created Taliban to fight Soviets..

[@keli4068]

The UN sanctions against Iran do not include oil exports from Iran. US is imposing it's domestic law on international water. US's rule based international order means US made rule.

[@jtgd]

I mean welcome to basic geo-politics… Every nation does this, including Iran. “Closing the straits” is a violation of international law regarding international waters and trade.

[@adinitum4168]

​@@jtgd Not if closing the straits is a response to an illegal impending U.S.-invasion or even hostility as a consequence of them trying to enforce domestic law in the Persian Gulf. All sovereign countries have the right to defend themselves from an aggressor that breaks international law.

[@MahdiBanners]

​@@jtgd Iran did not close the stait of hormoz. Stop chewing on the Whitehouse propaganda. Under international law any country that is under attack has the right to close any strait or chock point if it falls within its sovereign territory. If at any time the US attacks Iran, Iran has the right to close the strait of hormoz until the conflict is resolved, this right is given by international law.

[@lordhoden]

@@MahdiBanners Exactly, if it falls within its sovereign territory, which the Strait of Hormuz does not.

[@syncopatedfeb4770]

@@jtgd min wage israeli troll, lol

[@jetlimaximize]

Somehow we became the world police. So many problems at home, but yet, we put Soo much effort outside our own backyard. Sad times for America.

[@MGZetta]

The moment you stop being the self-appointed world dictator, people will stop hating. Although I can't speak for countries that are absolutely destroyed by the US regime, at least you're gonna have all the time and money to fix your internal issues.

[@Obsidian-Nebula]

What do You mean "sad times" as if that was just now? It's been happening since the end of the WW2. US started patrolling the oceans and trade routs and because of that global trade became safe and way more predictable. That lead to globalisation and because of that 3rd world countries developed into 2nd world countries and then home grown industries. If US stopped policing the oceans everything would've been way more expensive, including things like oil, food, medicine and cloths. Careful what You wish for

[@viciousonthetrack]

It’s a lot better to prevent

[@thierrynolevaux9268]

Rotting from the inside while bullying the rest of the world to adopt american values and beliefs which no one wants. Sad indeed.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@Obsidian-Nebula No there doing this to proctect there intrest not for the good of other countries

[@zionismisterrorism8716]

It's because the USA keeps seizing Iranian ships.

[@USAads2023]

5:11 Are you an idiot?

[@dlvivlviv]

You are a liar

[@justaguy-69]

well irn still sucks,,,so?

[@IbrahimHassanDayTrade]

It for Israel interest not us

[@billshi6005]

The US seize Iranian tankers first and then ask why Iran keeps seizing their tankers? That is called proper response.😂

[@jtgd]

Two wrongs don’t make a right

[@billshi6005]

@@jtgd but it is right to seize the oil tankers to US. What's wrong with it?

[@fellzer]

Ok terrorist

[@narhem123]

It doesn’t work that way. First of all, the oil industry in Iran is owned and operated by IRGC, a terrorist group. The tankers the US seized were shipping oil illegally while their transponders were turned off; a maritime violation and a dangerous and irresponsible act in the strait of Hormuz that is only 29 miles wide. Yes, they should’ve been seized. The tankers IRGC seized didn’t violate anything. IRGC is a terrorist group just like ISIS, and just like Al Qaeda, and they should be treated as such. IRGC is not Iran, and it is certainly not Iran’s national army. Reports like this video misrepresent the entire political landscape of Iran that is driving this conflict.

[@rip_peanut10]

​@f2ppoorloserjealoustearist454you are good

[@Cats_and_Dogs_in_Farsi]

The fact that the bots in the comment section don't realize, we Iranians *LOVE* America is astonishing

[@shottex9801]

Don't speak for all Iranians.

[@pervaiziqbal9828]

You are Cats and Dogs of Iran nOt the representative of Iranian people and it's Govt 💀

[@Cats_and_Dogs_in_Farsi]

@@shottex9801 I do, so cope

[@aliyumuhammad9184]

Clown 🤡

[@salmansengul]

I'm asking like a 5 yo. Who gives USA or anyone the right to put out sanctions on another country? The heck are you going to do with your oil if you can't sell it? Edit: I'm not from Iran nor do I support, but I find this whole "thing" bizarre.

[@genxchas]

Once the dollar isn't the main currency then China will be putting the sanctions

[@rottenrobbie8466]

Sanction = Economic Terrorism.

[@Ihaveyourpogs]

You need to understand world history. There were world wars

[@jora5483]

Americans consider themselves as global police who can set rules and arrest outlaws, like what they do in the US highways!

[@relotuffplayz9019]

It’s either sanctions or we invade your country in a way that you’ve never seen.

[@Algolxxxxxx]

Keep going Iran. America is biggest threat to world peace.

[@richardwainwright507]

Lol, yeah Iran loves peace

[@MrMalmir]

​@@richardwainwright507 We do love peace,the key to the global peace is in hands of Saxons,you make em stay in their country small Britain,US, Australia Canada there will be no war,start act like a normal nation or we'll make you.

[@Algolxxxxxx]

@@richardwainwright507 It's interesting the debt ceiling was only raised by promising welfare cuts and increasing military expenditure. A country which already has a military budget more than the next 10 powers combined? America is a bully, and loves weaponry more than its own citizens. The country is sick, in a steady state of moral and relative economic decline.

[@OshinAttari]

@@richardwainwright507 Iran didn't Attack to any Nation for last 300 years But America is largest war maker of the since ww2 to present and mostly Lost

[@Trtevoorryu]

​@@MrMalmir Your leader wants to wipe Israel off the map for merely existing. Not very peaceful

[@pouyabahrami7669]

CNBC is attempting to rewrite history

[@MahdiBanners]

This is not journalism at all. What you've heard is just the daily propaganda retroric uttered by the Whitehouse press office! What the report hides is that the sanctions on Iranian oil is a US sanction which is legally not obligatory for other countries to abide with. Only UN sanctions obligate all countries to abide with and this is not the case with Iranian oil or other Iranian trade activities. Therefore it is illegal for the US to enforce its own sanctions by force in international waters, it can only do so in its own US territorial lands and waters. This means the US navy is committing an illegal act of piracy when it seazes Iranian ships and tankers outside US sovereign waters. In return this gives the right for Iran to seize any US ships and tankers to recoup its loses and deter the aggression.

[@lordhoden]

US, EU, Canada, Switzerland and a bunch of other nations have sanctions against Iranian oil. Also youre forgetting that most oil trade is conducted in dollars, which ultimately means the US is in control of that. China uses RMB to buy iranian oil, India uses rupees. The US cant touch that, but it can touch anything that involves US dollars.

[@lughmanwatandust1020]

سبزی پولو با ماهی؟

[@kwlee8420]

@@lordhoden Must be your version of the rule based int'l order. You make it up as you see fit. LOL.

[@MahdiBanners]

@@lordhoden Regardless, even if 99% of nations plus the entire solar system impose sanctions on Iran, still that doesn't give right to these nations to touch Iranian tankers and ships in international waters because only UN security council sanctions give legal legitimacy to do so in international waters. Remember, there's no UN security council sanctions on Iran , only US sanctions and similar ones by a bunch of western countries. So the same also applies to these countries, that is they can only enforce their own sanctions on their own sovereign territories and not outside that.

[@SK-hm3ze]

Your comment is too long. The average American won't be able to process it and simply will call it propaganda.

[@gilduran9305]

Isn’t the sanctions and their enforcement itself interfering with maritime traffic?

[@CentauriSphere]

So you also would have been against sanctions against the Nazis? Because that's the muslim equivalent to it.

[@pineapplesareyummy6352]

​@@CentauriSphere The US is the Nazi regime that had invaded and destroyed Vietnam, Serbia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Yemen, and countless other places. There should be ZERO global tolerance for the continuation of this grotesque Nazi regime in Washington.

[@KPrinceK12]

@@CentauriSphere 😂 nonsense brainwashed Karen

[@abdirahmanhassan1848]

@@CentauriSphere you're misinformed

[@faiq026]

​@@CentauriSphere bro just casually clowning online dropping that comment

[@mugosteve]

Next video by CNBC: Why Iran Insists On Having A Country Next To US Military Bases

[@ThisNinjaSays_]

🤣

[@deadlyrobot5179]

God damn XD

[@AriayiChannel]

I R A N 🤩😺I R A N 🤩😺I R A N 🤩😺

[@faiq026]

Lmao

[@mohsenin5396]

My dear friend, greetings from Iran. We love the American people, but the American government is terrorist and criminal, just like NATO in Europe. They killed millions of innocent people in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Libya with stupid reasons! Thank you for being understanding and reasonable. We do not go under pressure

[@jarednovel]

Iran has a right to retaliate if their national security interests are threatened...Sanctions are a threat to national security of any country and should be responded to by all means including through military

[@Blazen747]

Trump would of said blow them out of the water

[@pineapplesareyummy6352]

​@@Blazen747 So glad there is China and Russia, and increasingly the rest of BRICS, SCO and the Global South to counter the threat posed by the US on the rest of the world.

[@northstar007.]

Oo Ivan

[@fitaxplus]

@@Blazen747 Trump would've caused a lot of americans deaths as well wish his son would've been sent to fight the iranians

[@ASD-xl3tg]

American citizens are still in the dark because they blindly trust the domestic media or perhaps don't have enough time to study carefully. You should know that there is no legal prohibition by the United Nations to sell Iranian oil in the world market. The US government uses the media to convince its citizens that its territorial laws and its will are the same as international laws and the will of all the people of the world. America is only one country among 206 other countries in the world and it has no right to decide for everyone.

[@marctemura2017]

No ASD. We don't care all that much anymore. Iran has seized three oil tankers and we did not do anything. We upgrading some A-10 Warthogs with missiles in the region but that about it. Iran is going to war with Afghanistan over water, and Saudi Arabia over oil. We Americans are going try stay out of it by and large.

[@lughmanwatandust1020]

Just cheap bs

[@amostofi1999]

@@marctemura2017 1- Afghanistan and Iran have a valid contract about water rights that is not being followed by the Taliban. 2- Taliban and Iran will not go to war since Taliban needs Iran for trade and does not have the ability to wage war 3- Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a peace agreement brokered by China and the tensions between them was not about oil to begin with, but about the balance of power in the middle east.

[@jarednovel]

Sanctions threatens national security of any nation. ANy threat to national security must be responded to by any means including through the use of military force... Many people have no idea the impact of sanctions on daily lives of ordinary persons including the poor and the sick that cannot find medicine and food

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

really? you do know that americans have more freedom than iranian people? huh? prove me wrong, because i can prove you wrong

[@fobrom]

Persian gulf for ever❤

[@malikaabizar8318]

Long live iran and iranian persian people I love you from algeria

[@armin5614]

Persian gulf❤

[@chadgaming8071]

Arabian gulf*

[@desfighter]

Arabian gulf forever ♥️💚🤍🖤

[@ITSSIRWAN86]

PERSIAN GULF@@chadgaming8071

[@Persiatic]

Go Iran, defend your dignity ❤❤❤❤

[@NewYorkGiant518]

Iran has dignity?

[@Persiatic]

@SL4CK3R Is this ur name? I mean, what kind of parents would name their child SL4CK3R?🤣

[@shottex9801]

@@NewYorkGiant518 More dignitt than the US which got its ass whooped by the Taliban 😂

[@jalalabdulhussein4019]

​@@NewYorkGiant518American history 300years 😅😅😅😅😅

[@entofaentofa9610]

@@NewYorkGiant518im sure you know nothing about DIGNITY, but every nation has dignity, except the Terrorist States of America and its childkiller puppet regime which is Israel!

[@bellamye4653]

Yeah right. Who gave the US power to determine what illegal products countries sell to other countries? Who made this illegal and why is the US enforcing it.

[@sicotv6543]

0:57 Iran oil is sanctioned by who ? UN ? I don't think they care about U.S Sanctions on their oil. they are not selling that oil to U.S and selling Oil to onther countrys is not sanctioned by UN So the biggest problem here is U.S Seizing Iranian Tanker at the first place and every thing have price :D

[@SincereSentinel]

Don't tolerate our hedgemony Iran. Don't let us bully you ever again. 🇺🇲🤝🇮🇷

[@OshinAttari]

🇮🇷❤️🇺🇸

[@justaguy-69]

yeah dont tolerate irans hedgemony anymore!

[@CentauriSphere]

Is hegemony the new favorite word of you tankies/fashists whatever you are? Like a 5 yo who discovered a swear word? Why not give North Korea access to advances chips while we're at it? To make sure the regime solidifies it's power and the people can never live in freedom. Brilliant idea. You solved politics.

[@markusdevlin1973]

Thx man ! A true American 🇮🇷🇺🇸

[@jdbrady1977]

We are not the world police. I wish the government would worry about our own country and quit harassing the rest of the world.

[@mohsenin5396]

My dear friend, greetings from Iran. We love the American people, but the American government is terrorist and criminal, just like NATO in Europe. They killed millions of innocent people in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Libya with stupid reasons! Thank you for being understanding and reasonable. We do not go under pressure

[@Ahsan8472]

US seized Iranian tankers with their mambo zambo laws of sanction Iran seized US tankers with their mumbo zambo law of sanction. Sounds like poetic justice to me !. Keep up the good work Iran.

[@nathan-ls8yw]

you’re a muslim aren’t ya

[@zenios9117]

Would plz tell what the Hell, the US is doing in the Persian Gulf?

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[@ahmedshimul2771]

You mean headaches for American oil thieves?

[@jimmychin9666]

It will always be on the rise because America would like to maintain the tension.

[@r3dp1ll]

Very glad to read that most commenters here are not fooled by your propaganda piece. Remember CNBC, not all people are dumb.

[@CentauriSphere]

Ah so you're a red pill incel or something like that?

[@CentauriSphere]

You support the islamist fashist regime? Did you also root for Hitler?

[@sammywellington4513]

This coverage is pretty bias. All this began when the USA decided to sanction Iranian oil. The Iranians reaction. The strait of hormuz is Iranian territory.

[@saudu-seuziramazanow7146]

US - UK colonialism has always convincing causes to wage wars with any country to keep their empire safe

[@r3dp1ll]

and bring democracy !

[@lordhoden]

Thats not the only benefit though. Without the US playing the worlds policeman, there would be constant wars around these strategically important locations. Those benefits would not be any different if say China was the worlds most influential country. In that case they would also want to keep their empire safe and by doing so prevent countless wars and trade disruptions.

[@danielmaia6135]

How original of a comment to make.....why not also add hegemony somewhere in the sentence as well

[@jarednovel]

Iran of today is armed to the teeth with deadly domestically made weapons and cannot be compared to the Iran that existed when Carter was president.. The Carter Doctrine is irrelevant in todays Iran...

[@Almighty_Mage]

US has never and will never be an empire lol

[@moali68]

Imagine if the Iranian fleet was positioned in the Gulf of Mexico. Iran had sanctioned US oil sales, based on our continuing to develop long range and nuclear capable missiles. And on top of this Iran kept releasing reports about how everyone needs to now be careful because these US guys are dangerous and they might be feeling emboldened. You know ever since Iran reneged on the JCPOA (aka the sanctions lifting deal). Could you imagine?

[@CasterbalTV]

*While your analogy seeks to promote understanding by painting a picture of a hypothetical reversal of roles, it oversimplifies the complexities of the situation between Iran and the United States. Firstly, it's important to clarify that the US naval presence worldwide isn't an entirely accurate parallel to the hypothetical scenario of an Iranian fleet in the Gulf of Mexico. This global presence is tied to a broad network of alliances and treaties, such as NATO, providing it with international legitimacy. These deployments often serve in peacekeeping roles, supporting mutual defense agreements, and ensuring freedom of navigation in international waters. Secondly, the sanctions imposed by the US are more nuanced than simply a response to the development of missiles. They have been applied largely due to concerns over Iran's nuclear program, which, if not adequately regulated, can pose a significant threat to global security. This concern is shared by many countries and is not unique to the US. Additionally, the JCPOA agreement aimed to ensure Iran's nuclear program was for peaceful purposes in exchange for sanctions relief. It was designed to promote stability and security in the region. Lastly, the portrayal of the US as the sole source of tensions may not reflect the entirety of the situation accurately. It's critical to remember that conflicts are usually multi-dimensional and involve actions and reactions from multiple parties over time. It's rarely a clear-cut case of one nation solely instigating or escalating tensions. Understanding international relations requires acknowledging the complexity and interconnectedness of these issues, not boiling them down to simple cause-and-effect scenarios.*

[@syedsajjadabdi]

Who left the JCPOA that was guarantee by security council? How come USA & NATO having nuclear weapons and policing others not to have it? USA is the only country who had used nuclear weapon. How many countries have Iran attacked during last 400 years? If someone agrees to buy Iranian Oil who is the US to stop it? Isn’t just that USA is powerful so it is abusing her power to impose her will on others?

[@moali68]

@@CasterbalTV "These deployments often serve in peacekeeping roles" Yeah sure, possibly the greatest peace keepers the world has ever seen? Here is a short list of all the countries the US has bombed since World War II - China 1950-53 Guatemala 1954 Indonesia 1958 Cuba 1959-60 Guatemala 1960 Belgian Congo 1964 Guatemala 1964 Dominican Republic 1965-66 Peru 1965 Laos 1964-73 Vietnam 1961-73 Cambodia 1969-70 Guatemala 1967-69 Lebanon 1982-84 Grenada 1983-84 Libya 1986 El Salvador 1981-92 Nicaragua 1981-90 Iran 1987-88 Libya 1989 Panama 1989-90 Iraq 1991 Kuwait 1991 Somalia 1992-94 Bosnia 1995 Iran 1998 Sudan 1998 Afghanistan 1998 Yugoslavia - Serbia 1999 Afghanistan 2001 Libya 2011 Iraq and Syria 2014 - Somalia 2011 - Iran 2020 -

[@moali68]

@@CasterbalTV Also worth noting is that the only country in the middle east that is known to have undisclosed nuclear weapons program and long range missiles program is Israel. It is pure hypocrisy to claim that Iran must be regulated at all costs when Israel, a nation with a long history of showing aggression against it's neighbors even it's own citizens, by constantly bombing and killing them would somehow be exempt from such regulation. Also the fact that they receive billions of dollars of US tax payer money each year, yet show no regard for adherence to international laws and standards. The double standards at play are quite obvious to the world.

[@nextinstitute7824]

Iran is not part of NATO and NATO cannot give out rights to patrol, especially not in waters that are outside member states maritime borders...

[@ArabianKnight63]

Stop seizing their boats they ll stop

[@mahmoudzali7830]

Have you asked yourself why the US has been trying to change regimes in Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Somalia and other countries in middle east? to help you understand, here are the top 5 countries with highest oil preserve: 1- Venezuela 2- Saudi Arabia 3- Iran 4- Iraq 5- Somalia can you guess why there is always unrest in these places??? and who really is behind them???

[@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405]

Obviously

[@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405]

@Ruthieal they were indirectly involved in the destruction of somalia, they supplied weapons to tribes.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405 The funded the warlords and there still there to this day it's been 30 years they have over 10 military bases and there was a lot of oil reacently discovred in somalia

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

@@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405 What tribes are u talking are u somali

[@whatislifebuttheenjoymento3405]

@Khalid Abdi there is fuel in Somalia but a useless fuel, they will never use that what's the point of mentioning that? Somalia is a failed nation.

[@ahatami7051]

Its a tit for tat, 🇺🇸 provokes 🇮🇷 acts. Grow up yall

[@wasimshaikh1665]

Iran didn't do anything wrong. One ship Iran took after US diverted Iranian ship to US and took over it's cargo. Second ship Iran took because of ship owners didn't pay for oil it carried years ago. Both cases Iran didn't do anything wrong.

[@jtgd]

@Corinthian what? Sanctioning equates to “stealing oil”?

[@jtgd]

Except you’re literally suggesting in the first instance that it was a “tit for tat” response, which isn’t a justification in taking a ship…

[@MahdiBanners]

​@@jtgd What the report hides is that the sanctions on Iranian oil is a US sanction which is legally not obligatory for other countries to abide with. Only UN sanctions obligate all countries to abide with and this is not the case with Iranian oil or other Iranian trade activities. Therefore it is illegal for the US to enforce its own sanctions by force in international waters, it can only do so in its own US territorial lands and waters. This means the US navy is committing an illegal act of piracy when it seazes Iranian ships and tankers outside US sovereign waters.

[@morrismonet3554]

Someone has their keffiyeh wrapped too tight.

[@syncopatedfeb4770]

you're probably gazan or syrian, but don't waste your time with these 1/2 breds, they do too much crack, lol

[@donatehilltop]

I love how the world police enforces the free market

[@CentauriSphere]

Yes it protects international trade

[@iov-art]

@@CentauriSphere First of all, it protects the interest of corporations. Protecting international trade is just a side effect.

[@CentauriSphere]

If you want a world where continental powers battle for global supremacy and small countries effectively have zero protection, you can always say no to that.

[@donatehilltop]

@@CentauriSphere actually it does the opposite

[@donatehilltop]

@@NaesGalaxy 🇺🇸🫡

[@enissay9950]

The US has been seizing ships, money, people in 3rd countries or international waters for decades, so Iran are barely doing a very shy copy from the masters! Which is all condamnable but some people seem to see only what they want, so, when rules are violated left and right, we are heading to anarchy...

[@marctemura2017]

That's are job. We enforce international law. Your country sign off on it in "Bretton Wood Accords" after World War II. We agreed to enforce and protect shipping and you agreed to the security arrangement. We also pay for everything.

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

the US is the world's police force idiot, the US patrol the worlds ocean, have you ever heard of globalization? huh i guess not. smh

[@sammywellington4513]

@@marctemura2017 Iran did not sign that accord.

[@AxisOfResistance-313]

@@marctemura2017 You seem to think that the US Navy can enter the PERSIAN Gulf without serious consequences by Iran Elite IRGC….don’t be fooled, Iran is not Afghanistan, this would be WW3 and I pray it NEVER gets to that. This was the ONLY interview ever done by Iran’s 2nd most powerful man after the Supreme Leader and answers to know except him. He’s said in 2019: “Iran’s Elite QUDS Force have expanded their reach from Palestine (far West) Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen (Southeast) all within 20 yrs. Cornering US Military bases and Israel” ~ Gen. Qassem Soleimani

[@TheFabo48]

The US cannot make Iranian oil illegal in international waters. Nor should they tell a country it cannot sell its commodities

[@j.y.]

It is pure US propaganda. The US government seized Iranian tanker. This is how it started. Now the US media is complaining. What a surprise.

[@isasamu6371]

Bwahahahaha. Iran is seizing tankers but the US patrols the seas looking for Iranian 'sanctioned' oil 🙄

[@mansari7310]

global tyranny ( US) is in direct violation of UN resolution 2231 that indorsed jcpoa and obliged the US and EU to facilitating Iran returns to global markets not to unilaterally violate the terms of the deal and sanction anyone who doesn't illegally sanctions Iran and doesn't break the law.a.k.a secondary sanctions so why this propagandist trying to mask US piracy as UN sanctions by leaving out the information. international rule-based order my @$$

[@NM-ho5qt]

US sanctions are not international sanctions. The US is is stealing oil then they cry when they get a taste of their own medicine.

[@richardwilliams6920]

Where does the oil go when it is confiscated by USA?

[@mansari7310]

to US market , its a typical piracy since sanctions not only not from UN they are in direct violation of UN resolution 2231 that indorsed jcpoa and obliged the US and EU to facilitating Iran returns to global markets not to unilaterally violate the terms of the deal and sanction anyone who doesn't illegally sanctions Iran and doesn't break the law.a.k.a secondary sanctions so why this propagandist trying to mask US piracy as UN sanctions by

[@entofaentofa9610]

To their ass's

[@armchairwarrior963]

US illegal size their ships first. Stop lying!

[@jtgd]

So Iran illegally doing the same is ok?

[@NM-ho5qt]

@@jtgd Yes, what kind of retarted logic is that. If Iran does not retaliate then it invites further piracy from LGBTQ marines.

[@r3dp1ll]

@@jtgd so if someone slaps you in the street, you look at your polished shoes ?

[@syncopatedfeb4770]

@@jtgd israel, your illegal jewish caliphate, is like a village in iran, lol

[@AC-ir3od]

This is modern day propaganda. Thanks CNBC!

[@dennisconroy3459]

These people speaking in this video are talking about illegal America roaming inside Iran territory and committing stealing and confiscating ships. America is acting as a treasonous big bully nature, and have no right to interfere with Iran's private business. Iran has the right to choose what ever it wants to do, but big bully America unrightfully bullies and pushes it's way in. America illegally invaded Iran then installed it's own puppet Government then went about about stealing Iran oil for decades. America has pushed it's Iron fist tactics into Iran installed sanctions, bombed engineering buildings , killed scientist. Iran has been facing the big bully for years. The big bully has been a rebel without a cause. America has done a lot of bad things against Iran uncalled for, but for the greed of Iran's oil, and push over it's Government.

[@TCKRDefense]

The comment expresses a critical view of the United States and its actions towards Iran. It accuses the US of illegal activities, such as roaming inside Iran's territory, stealing and confiscating ships, and interfering with Iran's private business. The commenter characterizes the US as a "treasonous big bully" that unlawfully invades Iran and installs puppet governments while exploiting Iran's oil resources. The comment also mentions the US imposing sanctions on Iran, bombing engineering buildings, and targeting Iranian scientists. The commenter portrays Iran as a victim of US aggression and criticizes America's actions as uncalled for and driven by greed. It's important to note that geopolitical conflicts can be complex, and differing perspectives exist on international affairs. Evaluating the veracity of specific claims made in the comment requires additional context, information, and consideration of various viewpoints. It's always advisable to seek diverse sources of information and engage in critical thinking when forming an opinion on such matters.

[@foppeace5557]

It's called Persian Gulf, dooh! It's ours to do what we feel like doing. You are welcome to do the same in the Yankee Gulf.

[@IC941]

It’s their territory

[@JoelSalazarM]

It isn't

[@anjummuneer5081]

Why don't you talk about US troops stealing Syrian oil and other resources?

[@CentauriSphere]

You talking about Russia and Isis? Because they are the only ones who did that. Also look up Turkey activity. Where you getting your 'news' from? Or are you a bot?

[@anjummuneer5081]

@CentauriSphere Why would Russia and ISIS which was obviously created and funded by the USA and its Western allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia and got defeated by Syria, Russia and Iran steal Syrian oil? And off late ISIS joined with Neo-Nazi groups called Azov Battalion to fight against Russia. As far as Turkiye is concerned, Turkish army is in Syria to fight against PKK, YPG which are obviously supported by the USA and its allies. They are not looting any oil or other resources from Syria. That's why there's feud between Assad and Erdoğan. You asked a very good question on where I got that kind of news. I generally don't follow Western media when it comes to countries like Iran, Russia, China etc which are typical anti-Western countries. I follow their own media, for example, Iran's Press TV, Russia's RT which are banned in USA and its Western allied countries. I got to know this news from their media which Western media either don't tell or suppress. Recently, a Chinese journalist asked this question to a UN spokesman and he couldn't answer. Search about this on the Internet.

[@leomuller6229]

Wow US Propaganda 🥱🥱🥱 Stop enforcing your illegal sanctions around the world...

[@abbasrizvi9018]

Wtf the sanctions are, if two countries want trade, why the third country feeling pain their butt

[@diamondgrace30]

US plays the ultimate gaslight to every country.

[@MyGodisGreater]

cry us a river over your backwater nation!

[@Asukii776]

Nah it’s opposite every countries gaslighting the u.s

[@TellerMichael]

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[@LouisaBlanky]

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[@DT-nf7eb]

5:50 this is ridiculous. She's "skeptical" about reasoning with Russia and Iran even though it was AMERICA that reneged on the nuclear deal! Iran and Russia should be skeptical about reasoning with the US.

[@abdulahad04]

China gets less than 1% of its oil from Iran, really poor reporting on this video. Felt for a while that this channel prioritises quantity over quality.

[@JA-pn4ji]

Americans can't help but take a swipe against China, they blame China for everything.

[@TCKRDefense]

@@JA-pn4ji Do you have sources?

[@maximme]

did USA say that "embargo is a declaration of war" ?

[@camerbayangam4257]

According to CNBC, the US is trying to get Iran back to the tabke with sanctions. Who left the table in the first place?

[@auro1986]

what is wrong with oil from iran?

[@Christmas12]

It's not under the control of the US/UK (despite years of political interference) and they're still salty about that

[@sobhansabbagh6171]

Because Buying Iranian oil could help some people to make weapons of mass destruction

[@shahabhosseini6672]

Well the truth is US want to save pressure on Iran and people of Iran to change the government system. Iran has one of the largest oil reserve. Before Islamic revelation most of Iran emoluments provide from selling oil. US sanctioned Iran oil to attack on Iran economy. It's 43 years that we people of Iran are in unparalleled sanctions of medicine, oil , army equipment, technology and etc. Wich if I want to explain all I need 100 page to write

[@haroon-pw8ky]

​@@sobhansabbagh6171😂😂😂 WTF do you mean bro, how deep are you stuck in their propaganda, they US simple wants story lines to expand their weapons manufacturing and sales program, they prosper in every genocide/invasion

[@raycoe2927]

Israel has 250 illegally developed nuclear weapons. So why is the USA still sending them “aid”? Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons. But if it did, it has that right.

[@Steven-xf8mz]

Doesn't matter who is wrong but we are setting a precedent. Those who are okay with us patrolling by other's water, ultimately has no voice when other patrols closely to us as well. We always hear about these events and not care because we all know it's not happening around here, but as history unfolds, someday, there will be hostile forces patrolling near california, florida, nyc area, etc... then people will be like oh it's serious and no one should do that, but we stay silent as our forces continue to provoke elsewhere. history shows us that we don't change but tables do turn from time to time. We are all just setting up some some of retribution for the future generation, eventually, anyway.

[@lordhoden]

Comparing the strait of hormuz to california is weird, to say the least. Around 25% of oil exports go through the strait of hormuz. It is a strategically important place the whole world relies on. Patrolling that is very different from patrolling California or Florida. A closing of the Strait would make 2022's energy crisis look like a joke.

[@Steven-xf8mz]

@@lordhoden While I do agree with your assessment but your thought is enclosed in a box that I was once in. Rationally speaking, no one thinks alike, we can't determine that your rational will be the same rational everyone else holds. I'm just throwing a possibility out there for thoughts. I would say this is more about global politics more than the energy market and the economy. It's like a game of risk, have you ever played a game where one of the players just wanted you to burn and not care if he loses, it's rare but it happens.

[@notout841]

True:) Iran never sent warships to surround US while it's US Navy & Airforce reported violating international waters near Iran. I appreciate you, coz you raised a pertinent question. Hats off to your courage!

[@relotuffplayz9019]

Hostile forces can patrol wherever they want as long as it’s outside national waters and they do it all the time.

[@CentauriSphere]

Everyone esle literally asks the US to patrol the waters. Only problem is Iran.

[@roddyrod583]

American arrogance and entitlement is unbelievable.

[@nightlightabcd]

Iran is a religious fascist country, China is Communist and threatening Taiwan and Russia is a fascist country constantly invading it's neighbors, so perhaps you should put things in prospective!!

[@jtgd]

You say this as Iran threatens to close a geographical region beyond their recognized territory

[@AI_mod]

@@jtgd yhea who stole the panama canal from the people of panama ?

[@lordhoden]

@@AI_mod Panama canal is owned and operated by Panama.

[@syncopatedfeb4770]

@@jtgd min wage israeli troll, lol

[@rip_peanut10]

😂😂😂 unilateral sactions by usa is security good but iranian does the same is not good

[@MrSoldier13]

Us seize iranian oil tanker so iran seize three oil tankers heading to US

[@haroon-pw8ky]

😂 its amazing to see all the things that America thinks it can do and claim all kind of stupid reasons for it

[@user-ot2nh8qb7d]

That’s the American ingenuity or should I say imagination. They always have some justification and claims lined up for their aggressions and selfish interests, always.

[@blafonovision4342]

If you buy oil from the Persian Gulf, you deserve to lose everything.

[@The_Riddler21]

An eye for an ege, usa has beedm taking Iranina ship illegally on international waters, its payback time now

[@goldenphoenix4475]

Persian is iranian waters, Iranians are Persians. Why the USA colonialist anglo-saxon criminal empire is in Persian iranian waters bullying the natives???

[@IrfanAli-qp1gm]

CNBC need to be schooled.

[@enissay9950]

4:39 who has put sanctions on Iran? Is it the UN?

[@mansari7310]

no is global tyranny in direct violation of UN resolution 2231 that indorsed jcpoa and obliged the US and EU to facilitating Iran returns to global markets not to unilaterally and violate the terms of the deal and sanction anyone who doesn't illegally sanctions Iran and doesn't break the law.a.k.a secondary sanctions

[@black-tax-101]

This US is fighting with everyone 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vulcanus3231]

The US should pull out of the gulf entirely. We shouldn’t be protecting trade routes that don’t even belong to us. That money should go elsewhere.

[@jasonwehner7221]

As an American, I love the beautiful people of Iran. Im so sick of our governments tearing us apart like this.

[@gedenironald8635]

The US must ask Britain about Iran. You do us bad, we do you bad. Britain was slapped on the face by Iran for it's disrespect for taking Iranian oil tanker. Iran will close the transport of oil in that part of the world.

[@Dani2kGaming_GEIR]

Long live the russian-iranian-chinese military cooperation against wetsern unwarranted ,unfair sanctions and LGBT!

[@diollinebranderson6553]

Should just say Iran and China. Russia is becoming their leashed dog

[@ROBLOXGamingDavid]

I am seeing 1 hidden reply who beg to differ.

[@mohsenin5396]

My dear friend, greetings from Iran. We love the American people, but the American government is terrorist and criminal, just like NATO in Europe. They killed millions of innocent people in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Libya with stupid reasons! Thank you for being understanding and reasonable. We do not go under pressure

[@chinesememer]

Iran breaking what sanctions? The oil not even sold to US. Quit glorifying pirates. 😂

[@shahinx84]

This is in response to illegal of Iranian ships, that part ofcourse not covered by the news.

[@peterkorpotkin6320]

Long live Iran,

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[@33TridenT33]

Who made USA the GOD?

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

This is a lot of red tape in these type of these situations. It's like the U.S. is the world police.

[@guillermo9872]

Why does america have to seize ships that are not theirs? If someone else wants to buy oil thats their business.

[@swampfoxIX]

It will literally take decades to fix the mess that Trump left. #ClownWorld

[@r3dp1ll]

I will hopefully be back very soon to put the US back on track.

[@ingamgoduka57]

Remember this fact Iran is not defenseless as it was.

[@LearnToWin9638]

The US military needs to send the Navy Seals to protect US assets overseas 😤💪🏼

[@AxisOfResistance-313]

*Correction: “US STOLEN Assets”

[@mansari7310]

like those Navy sails that ware literally crying in front of camera when they captured by IRGC, your sissy army and sails not going to intimidating Persians. btw they are already there in fact they filmed the seizure of second ship the fact that US doesn't use American flagged tankers in Persian gulf due to grantees that going to be sized if they do in contrast to what use to be grantees for safety although not worked on Iranian even then but nevertheless that should tell you who is in charge in Persian Gulf another clue for you it's in the name Persian Gulf not American gulf.

[@Movieesmak]

Iam Iranian ❤ only every action leads to a reaction

[@sopek1427]

What gives US right to determine who can sell oil?

[@misterauto8960]

Us is over 10 thousand miles away from home but iran has no right in their backyard? What a hypocrites

[@stennetmang]

Good job Iran...gaving back what the US did to other country,the world is with you Iran...go..go...

[@spinebuster9490]

_If this was intended to vilify Iran, you have done the opposite._

[@thegreatnormad3424]

If Iran oil doesn't flow in their water, no any other oil should be shipped through their territory

[@myotheraccountissuspended921]

Let's go Iran! Bring our boys back home!

[@makepistat]

Control the media, Control the narrative

[@cuthrell]

The fact they had balls to do that

[@bahadorkiani6203]

Because of the American piratie and criminal actions against Iranian ships

[@dominictripura6613]

Humility is the medicine

[@shashikantsingh7997]

Being Indian 🇮🇳 and Asean ... Don't want USA type hypocritic policing. Iran is our friend for thousands of year's. We want our good relations. But USA War industry always want war .

[@retorik7246]

This has to be deliberate. You can't be a journalist covering a story and do zero research. Each and every tanker that the Iranians have seized has been in response to a similar act. This is the first time Iran has seized a tanker with oil bought by Americans, and it is a response to Americans seizing multiple Iranian oil tankers. It seems that the Iranians are seizing tankers and oil based on the value of the load. If they can't get enough value in oil back, they harm the other side by holding the ship longer so it can't haul oil. They did this to the British after they held an Iranian tanker in Spain. The US seized an Iranian ship named Suez Rajan with a gross tonnage of 81,282 tons. This ship, Advantage Sweet, has a gross tonnage of 81,453 tons. See the pattern? They seem to want their viewers to think this action is illegal or hostile, and they are trying to minimize the similar act done by their government.

[@sofoclesconfucius8277]

So who decides whether Iran oil is legal?? UN or the US?? That’s the problem! One country can unilaterally decide Iran oil is illegal!! To these people it’s perfectly ok for US seize Iranian oil but Iran has no right to seize US tankers!! It only makes sense to the western countries

[@bo-ps5mz]

cownation vs over 3000 years old civilization You will loose again. Remember the taliban ??