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Rhiannon12866

(261,859 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 08:55 PM 3 hrs ago

Timeline of lead-up to latest U.S. strikes on Iran - CBS News

U.S. Central Command said it launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details. - Aired on 07/07/2026.

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Timeline of lead-up to latest U.S. strikes on Iran - CBS News (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 3 hrs ago OP

Here is the timeline WSHazel 3 hrs ago #1

WSHazel

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1. Here is the timeline

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 09:03 PM

3 hrs ago

1) Oil prices are too low.
2) Trump and Iran load up on long oil futures
3) Both sides fire a few missiles
4) Declare the resumption of hostilities. Oil prices go up.
5) Trump and Iran sell long oil futures, take a short position on oil market
6) Declare ceasefire, resumption of negotiations.
7) Return to step 1.

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