
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To the extent that the media and the public is almost myopically focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are distracted from other matters. ; It would appear that the “fog of war” drifts over other issues in other parts of the world. ; Like Iran. ; What is happening there?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We should recall that President Biden has promised to re-establish the old Iranian Nuclear Deal – or at least a revised edition. ; That – in and of itself – is a concern. ; The original deal was bad enough, but the demands of the Iranian negotiators are even worse than before. ; ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Still, the Biden administration is plodding forward to get a deal – which is looking more like a face saver for Biden even if that means more concessions to the mullahs in Tehran. ; And it appears that such a deal may be near.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the demands from Iran is the removal of sanctions – preferably before a final deal is struck. ; That would be stupidity to the point of malfeasance by the Biden administration. ; But unfortunately, that does not preclude acquiescence to Iran’s demands.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But why would Biden even consider such a condition?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Weeell … it has to do with oil, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Biden’s policies of reducing domestic oil production – such as shutting down the Keystone Pipeline, banning exploration of federal lands, limiting drilling approvals, etc.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All those actions have resulted in a drop in domestic production. ; It shifted the United States from an oil exporting nation to an oil purchasing nation. ; And guess from whom we purchase seven percent of our oil. ; If you guessed Russia, give yourself a pat on the back.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After having successfully withdrawn on dependency on foreign oil – although we do purchase a small amount – we still had surpluses. ; We were now buying from Russia. ; We were now indirectly helping Putin finance his invasion of Ukraine.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our shortfall in oil meant that we had to pay the price on the open market – and inflationary price. ; Pushed partly by American demand, the crude oil prices rise – and so do the gasoline prices at the pump rise – and so does virtually everything in which gasoline plays a role. ; That means just about everything from apples to automobiles.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Biden has been trying to get other producers in the Middle East –and even Russia – to pump more to reduce the price America pays for foreign oil. ; Now think for a moment. ; What would make Putin increase production so that the United States can have cheaper gas and he could have reduced income?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now get ready for the closer. ; That is where Iran comes in. ; One of the points of discussion with Iran is that THEY increase production and sell oil to the United States in return for the elimination of sanctions – all or some.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, rather than roll back his policies restricting domestic consumption – and piss off the radicals in his Democratic Party – Biden seems to think it wiser to shift our dependency from one adversary to another. ; And the entire reason for this unholy deal is a hope that reduced oil prices will slow the inflation and save the Democrats’ posterior in the 2022 midterm elections.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If Biden were to increase American production and prices would fall. ; That would be a serious blow to Putin since he needs high oil prices to keep his war going – and to keep the entire Russian economy from collapsing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Biden seems willing to trade off sanctions on a terrorist state so that he does not have to increase American production. ; Biden’s main concern is that the American voters do not figure out this bit of political skullduggery. ; ;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, there ‘tis.</p>

Hey! What is going on with Iran?
