Paul Craig Roberts: BREAKING: Oil Tanker Rates EXPLODE to $1.3 Million a Day in Strait of Hormuz
Oct 5, 2026 · 54m
Summary
Paul Kirk Roberts and Michael analyze conflicting reports on the Strait of Hormuz, debating whether US claims of restored oil flow are propaganda to suppress prices before the US midterms. They discuss the sudden withdrawal of B-1 bombers from the UK, questioning the credibility of official narratives regarding Iranian threats. The conversation also covers the escalating Saudi-Yemeni conflict, the impact of energy costs on global markets, and the strategic disadvantage of non-English-speaking nations in controlling global news narratives.
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Introduction and breaking news on Saudi pipeline attack
Conflicting reports on Strait of Hormuz and oil flow
Analyzing the plausibility of US military escort claims
Speculation on oil futures and midterm election strategy
Discussion on media integrity and Iranian silence
Iranian perspective on market prices and US narrative
Post-election crisis and European oil reserve pressure
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Consequences of a hoax on public trust in news
B-1 bomber withdrawal from UK and range contradictions
The role of media in democracy and lack of evidence
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Saudi airstrikes on Yemen and regional conflict expansion
Potential for false flag events and nuclear escalation
Marco Rubio's explanation for bomber rotation
Israeli agenda and Netanyahu's election strategy
The power of English-language media narratives
Closing remarks and final sponsorship
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