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Iran Mocks Trump's Blockade Threat With Nostalgic Gas Price Warning

Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf used a mathematical formula on social media to warn that former US President Donald Trump's threatened blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would cause a sharp spike in oil prices, making people nostalgic for current costs. The US military has stated it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports, a critical chokepoint for global crude supply. China has called for unimpeded navigation through the strait and responded to Trump's tariff threats by stating "tariff wars have no winners." The tensions unfold as a planned high-stakes summit between Trump and China's President Xi Jinping was postponed.

Key Points: Iran Speaker's Math Formula Predicts Gas Price Spike From Blockade

  • Iran mocks US blockade threat
  • Formula predicts oil price spike
  • China calls for unimpeded navigation
  • Trump's tariff threats against China
  • High-stakes Trump-Xi summit postponed
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Iran Speaker's maths formula explains how Trump's blockade will invoke nostalgia for "$4-$5 gas prices"

Iran's parliament speaker uses a mathematical formula to warn that Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade will make people nostalgic for $4-$5 gas prices.

"Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4-$5 gas. - MB Ghalibaf"

Tehran, April 13

Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Monday took a "mathematical" route to portray how United States' President Donald Trump's "so-called" blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a sharper spike in oil prices.

Ghalibaf warned that people will soon get "nostalgic" for the current gas prices.

In a post on X, he said, "Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4-$5 gas. DO_BSOH>0 = f(f(O))>f(O)"

Here, BSOH means Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the formula showed that the ripple effect would mean increase in gas prices as the blockade continues.

US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday onwards after Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global crude supply normally passes, will be blocked by the American Navy.

Meanwhile, Iranian Embassy in Sierra Leone today made a light hearted comment as Iran continues to juggle oil and water.

In a post on X, it said, "You know you can't execute a blockade by posting on X, right? Like you have to actually bring your ships closer!"

Earlier in the day, China called for unobstructed navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

"Safeguarding the security, stability, and unimpeded passage in the Strait of Hormuz serves the common interests of the international community," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, as reported by Xinhua.

When asked about Trump's tariff threats if China is found supplying arms aid to Iran, Guo said that tariffs have no winners.

"China's position is very clear: tariff wars have no winners," he said, as cited by Global Times.

The threats come at a critical time as Trump is anticipated to visit Beijing in mid-May for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping. The diplomatic mission was initially planned for early April, but was delayed by the US President, who stated at the time that his presence was required in Washington "to oversee the Iran war.

"Earlier on April 8, the Chinese government reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability following acknowledgements of its role in facilitating diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East, as reported by China Daily. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing remains dedicated to fostering a peaceful resolution to ongoing tensions in the region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The Iranian speaker's "mathematical formula" is more of a political statement than an economic model, but the core point is valid. Disrupting 20% of global oil supply will have exponential effects. This is playing with fire.
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Rohit P
Yaar, just when petrol prices were stabilizing a bit! This is the last thing the common man needs. Inflation is already high, and now this threat. Hope our leaders are preparing contingency plans. The Iran embassy's sarcastic post is actually quite funny though 😅
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Priyanka N
China's call for unimpeded navigation is crucial. As a major importer, stability in the Strait is in their interest too, which aligns with ours. The world cannot afford another major conflict, especially one that chokes energy supplies. Diplomacy is the only way forward.
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Aman W
While I understand the geopolitical tensions, I have to respectfully criticize the tone from the Iranian side. Using sarcasm and "math formulas" on social media during such a tense situation doesn't de-escalate anything. It feels more like taunting, which is dangerous.
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Karthik V
The timing is terrible with the US-China summit coming up. This will be the top agenda item. India must watch this space very carefully. Our energy security and economic growth are directly tied to how this plays out. Jai Hind.

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