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ELAM: Déjà vu, it’s 1973 all over again
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Dennis Elam , as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Oil prices are rising, with current prices at $90 and Brent at $96. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended Mideast deployments into 2027, despite advice from US military leaders that large-scale operations against Iran are unsustainable.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended Mideast deployments into 2027, despite advice from US military leaders that large-scale operations against Iran are unsustainable. This decision is expected to escalate strain on troops and potentially weaken their ability to confront other threats.
Oil prices are rising, with current prices at $90 and Brent at $96. This increase is reminiscent of the first Arab embargo in October 1973, which also led to soaring oil prices.
Further details on the situation and its historical parallels are available from the source, including comparisons to the presidency of Richard Nixon and the impact of economic decisions on the country.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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