Wealthion · Monday, August 31, 2026
From Iran's perspective, they aim to rapidly increase oil prices, with a target of $100-$120 Brent crude. This objective is also intended to cause a 10% decrease in the US stock market, potentially pressuring political leaders. The strategy involves leveraging proxies like the Houthis to disrupt key shipping lanes.
“they would love to see a $100, $120 basically Brent right now that would really like and push the US stock market down 10%.”
“They force Trump to basically talk.”
“So you're going to have to assume that they're leaning on the Houthis or the Iraqis or whatever to start attacking basically the Red Sea.”