Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, but failed to include any provisions to fix lingering issues within the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. H.R.3808 - The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023 -- could still be brought to the House floor for a vote if enough reps push it forward. But will they? Or will America abandon those who are left behind?
Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. Ecclesiastes 4:13
Question:
Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Luke14:31
Answer:
A king who watches too much FOX TV, reads too many Marvel comics, pays attention to the New York Times, and watches too many Hollywood political thrillers.
The narrow strait is the most important chokepoint for the world's oil supply. Some 21 million barrels — or $1.2 billion worth of oil — pass through the strait every day.
Will a closed Strait hurt Iran? In terms of international oil sales, yes, but in terms of daily life, no. Iran pumps 3.5 million barrels of crude oil per day. The situation at this hour: