After Trump's warnings – a huge jump in oil prices

From Vilnius, the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program and the U.S. response are causing significant global economic ripples. The dramatic surge in oil prices, reaching a four-year peak, directly impacts Lithuania and the broader European Union, which rely heavily on imported energy. President Trump's assertive stance, including discussions of a prolonged naval blockade, signals a potential for prolonged instability in the Middle East, a critical region for global energy supply. The Lithuanian perspective is one of concern over the economic consequences of such geopolitical maneuvers. While the U.S. frames its actions as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the resulting volatility in oil markets presents a tangible challenge for European economies already navigating complex energy landscapes. The involvement of Russia, with President Putin warning against renewed military action, adds another layer of geopolitical complexity that is closely watched from the Baltics.

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They are choking like a stuffed pig. And it will get worse for them. They cannot have a nuclear weapon.