Only in the fake media narratives of the last 20 years.
In reality, EU nations are secretly doing business with Russia, and are loudly criticizing America for contemplating the same.
A recent Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air study concluded that European Union countries spent roughly $23 billion on Russian fossil fuels last year while sending Ukraine less than $20 billion in aid. Turkey, a NATO country but not an EU member, sent Russia another $35 billion.
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: