Michelle Wiese Bockmann
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“It's a very intense, serious operation to get the oil out — high risk, high profit,”
Michelle Wiese Bockmann · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Bockmann commented on the high financial risks and rewards for tankers moving oil through Hormuz.
“The Gulf states have got U.S military protection — that's not a secret,”
Michelle Wiese Bockmann · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Bockmann noted that Gulf states benefit from U.S. military protection while exporting oil.
“My assessment is that it's scaling and it's scaling quickly despite the fact that Iran is placing enormous pressure on maritime security,”
Michelle Wiese Bockmann · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Bockmann assessed that crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are scaling rapidly despite Iranian threats.
“ready to do whatever they can”
Michelle Wiese Bockmann · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Bockmann described Gulf states' determination to increase their oil exports through the strait.