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Day 11: A US War on Iran is a US War on China - US “Distant Blockade” Placed on China

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- the US war on Iran has effectively cut Middle Eastern energy exports to China triggering a countdown on China’s 100 day reserves; - China has been rushing toward energy independence presenting the US with a closing window of opportunity to cut off and starve China economically as part of a long-planned “distant blockade;” - The US is already surging additional forces into the region ensuring the conflict continues throughout the 100 days China’s reserves will last; - The US has already invaded Venezuela and is attacking Russian energy production and exports to cut them off from China; - This plan has been laid out and pursued since the Bush Jr. administration leading up to the “Arab Spring” and the subsequent encirclement of Iran, Russia, and now China; References: The New Atlas - 2011: The Year of the Dupe (2011): https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-year-of-dupe.html The New Yorker - The Redirection (2007): https://archive.ph/3ZB70 US Naval War College Review - A Maritime Oil Blockade on China (2018): https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1735&context=nwc-review NYT - The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership (admitting CIA targeting Russian energy production and shipping) (Dec. 30, 2025): https://archive.ph/PL0ES Reuters - McCain ruffles Beijing with talk of Chinese Arab Spring (2012): https://www.reuters.com/article/world/mccain-ruffles-beijing-with-talk-of-chinese-arab-spring-idUSTRE8130GT/ The Hill - McCain: Next stop for Arab Spring could be Russia (2012): https://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/180834-mccain-next-stop-for-arab-spring-could-be-russia/ Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235

Top Comments (10)

@IslesFan_5 2026-03-10

Brian, be proud of yourself, you have been right all along. I know this because I have followed you for years. Thank you for educating us and me for years. ❤

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@katzdrool 2026-03-10

BRIAN IS THE GOLD STANDARD.

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@DP-ky4wz 2026-03-10

Brian is one of top commentators in a world today. Hat down for this gentleman.

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@fazilm1 2026-03-10

Brian has doggedly tried to get us to focus beyond the immediate crisis to the bigger and more dangerous goal of the US.

201 6 replies
@michaelgreco9415 2026-03-10

When you get a chance, Brian, please bring that rooster inside so we can meet him.

159 11 replies
@EsW865 2026-03-10

Trump expected Iran to be Venezuela. It isn't. US is a rogue nation.

144 10 replies
@dannytab9502 2026-03-10

Thank you Brian, you are the best analyst in this war.

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@NewPage4723 2026-03-10

Always Learning alot from you Brian. Take care stay healthy!

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@barry7608 2026-03-10

I watch your vids from Australia, thanks for your tireless effort to bring truth into the narrative. Take care.

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@ghaderortakand6027 2026-03-10

Brilliant Brian! You are so right about the big picture. Thank you for your diligence and sharp analysis. Most of us lack the scope of vision and focus to connect tye dots in this,strategic sense. Be proud of yourself.

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