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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a stunning revelation about the $150 billion in sanctions relief provided to Iran under the Obama administration. According to the Saudi leader, the funds were not used to build a single street or improve the lives of ordinary Iranians. Instead, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) channeled the money into missiles, drones, and the arming of regional proxies including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The comments, circulating widely on social media, have reignited a fierce debate about the legacy of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. What Did Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman Say About Obama and Iran? According to remarks widely shared across social media platforms, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman alleged that the $150 billion in assets unfrozen under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was effectively a blank check for the IRGC's regional ambitions. The Saudi leader reportedly stated that instead of investing in infrast...

  The idea of a  Strait of Hormuz Trump takeover   has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and diplomatic circles. As the war with Iran enters its second week, President Trump declared he is "thinking about taking over" the strategic waterway to ensure the flow of oil, directly challenging Iran's current blockade   . This unprecedented proposition raises critical questions about international law, military feasibility, and the potential for a catastrophic escalation that could send oil prices spiraling toward $200 a barrel   . Why did oil prices spike after the Strait of Hormuz was closed? The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the primary driver behind the recent surge in oil prices. As the world's most critical oil chokepoint, approximately one-fifth of the global oil supply—around 20 million barrels per day—normally passes through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman  . When Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to set ablaze...