(CN) — It was a simple but cloudy question: Can the FDA force vape makers to prove their flavored e-liquids help smokers quit better than plain tobacco flavor, without ever telling them that rule existed?That tension dominated oral arguments Tuesday before a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit, where seven small vape-liquid companies are fighting the Food and Drug Administration’s blanket denial of marketing approval for flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems.In 2020, lead plaintiff NicQuid filed a detailed Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) with scientific data, consumer surveys and youth-access restrictions. It argued the products satisfy the Tobacco Control Act’s…
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Virginia state Supreme Court building in Richmond, Va., on Jan. 15, 2021. Eze Amos/Getty ImagesThe Virginia Supreme Court denied a request by the state attorney general to strike a lower court’s ruling that blocked the certification of the state’s redistricting referendum outcome until the legal process concludes.If certified, the redrawn map would favor Democrats in 10 out of 11 of the state’s congressional districts. Currently, the U.S. House makeup from the Old Dominion is six Democrats and five Republicans.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our…
Gannon Ken Van Dyke made more than $400,000 on the wagers, according to federal prosecutors.MANHATTAN (CN) — A U.S. Army soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he unlawfully used access to classified intelligence on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a master sergeant in the Special Forces, was hit with a five-count federal indictment last week, in which he was charged with the unlawful use of government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, wire fraud, commodities fraud and making an unlawful…
Britain’s King Charles III addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on April 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesKing Charles III, during an April 28 address to Congress, highlighted the enduring relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, emphasizing its deep historical roots and shared values.“Standing here today, it is hard not to feel the weight of history on my shoulder because the modern relationship between our two nations and our own peoples spans not merely 250 years, but over four centuries,” he said.We had a problem loading…
(Headline USA) Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and confirmed the indictment to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The charge or charges against Comey were not immediately known. Comey was interviewed by the Secret Service in May after Trump administration officials asserted that he was advocating the assassination of Trump, the 47th president.…
The former top law enforcement official and longtime political foe of President Donald Trump posted an image to social media last year showing seashell pattern spelling out “86 47,” taken by White House officials to be a call to violence.WASHINGTON (CN) — Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second criminal indictment from the Trump administration stemming from a controversial social media post the one-time law enforcement official made last year.The fresh attempt to prosecute Comey, a longtime political adversary of the president, comes months after an initial indictment against the former FBI director fell flat after the attorney…
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge Tuesday extended a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from imposing certain conditions on recipients of federal housing, transportation and other grants.Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg ruled that the 14 cities and counties the plaintiffs added in their second amended complaint “face the same constitutional harm and budgetary uncertainty” as the original ones.“Plaintiffs are injured by the uncertainty and broadness of the meaning and reach of defendants’ conditions and the requirement nonetheless to certify compliance,” the Barack Obama appointee wrote in his 20-page order. “Plaintiffs have demonstrated they receive or actively seek…
NPR has not stopped its journalistic habit of downplaying Jewish suffering and endangerment, even after Public Editor Kelly McBride faulted her outlet earlier this month for failing to provide a platform for the intended victims of an attempt to blow up a Michigan synagogue. NPR did travel to the terrorist’s hometown in Lebanon for a sympathetic story. A story posted this Sunday from national correspondent Adrian Florido, “Alleged Colorado attacker’s family released after nearly a year in detention,” has a similarly shaped hole at its heart. The second paragraph attempted to explain why a family of five from Egypt had…
April 28, 2026 By [embedded content] Universities in Ohio haven’t dropped Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), even after the state passed a law directing them to do so. This appears to be the case at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), where one administrator admitted to very few changes to course material aside from changing class names. “While we have been impacted to an extent by some of the political dynamics at the state level, I think the impact has been relatively minimal,” BGSU Department of Human Services Chair and Professor Adam Watkins said on Accuracy in Media’s hidden camera. He…
A gas station in Los Angeles displays prices of gasoline on March 11, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesThe two primary monthly gauges of American consumers’ economic mood posted mixed results in April, as anxiety over the war in Iran continued to weigh on household spending.The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index slightly improved this month, climbing 0.6 points to 92.8. The March reading was also revised higher, to 92.2 from the previously reported 91.8. A reading above 100 generally indicates consumer optimism, while a reading below 100 suggests pessimism.We had a problem loading this article. Please…
German chancellor says U.S. “humiliated” by Iran as war strategy falters The German chancellor criticized the United States for lacking a convincing strategy in its war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global energy markets and causing soaring oil prices. Merz compared the Iran conflict to past U.S. military failures in Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran has skillfully stalled negotiations, humiliating Washington by sending envoys home without results. The war is costing Germany heavily and worsening Europe’s energy crisis from earlier self-inflicted infrastructure damage. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday delivered a blistering critique of the United States’…
Iran Nears Oil Storage Capacity as U.S. Naval Blockade Continues Iran is rapidly running out of onshore storage capacity for crude oil as the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues, according to analysts and satellite imagery. U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday, April 27, that the Islamic Republic has until Wednesday, April 29, before reaching maximum storage capacity, putting billions of dollars at risk, the New York Post reported. Massive supertankers have been observed at Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90% of Iranian crude exports, and are being used as floating storage, according to Bloomberg satellite…
A new study published in Nature from the University of Vienna has found that land-based sources release more than 20 times as many microplastic particles into the atmosphere as the ocean, challenging previous assumptions about the origins of airborne microplastics. The research, led by Andreas Stohl and Ioanna Evangelou, compared 2,782 atmospheric measurements with computer models and determined that earlier emission estimates were significantly overestimated, according to the university. Microplastic particles have been detected in remote regions worldwide, raising concerns about inhalation and environmental deposition. Earlier studies had pointed to the ocean as a major contributor, but the new findings…
Nationwide Xanax recall raises concerns over the anxiety drug’s quality control A safety recall has been issued for one specific batch of Xanax due to a quality issue. The FDA announced that the drugmaker Viatris is pulling a single lot of the extended-release (XR) 3-milligram tablets because they may not dissolve properly in the body. This could affect how the medication is absorbed and how well it works. The risk to patients is considered very low and temporary. The recall is labeled as “Class II,” meaning any health problems from the defect would be minor and reversible. No adverse reactions…
A new study published in Nature Communications has found that the longevity benefits of intermittent fasting in a model organism may be driven by the body’s response to eating again after a fast, rather than the fasting period itself. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center compared Caenorhabditis elegans worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a 24-hour fast in early adulthood and were then allowed to feed again . The scientists measured stored fat, gene activity related to fat metabolism, and lifespan. According to the study authors, the health-promoting effects of intermittent fasting depend on metabolic…
Collagen peptides significantly improve bone mineral density in the spine and hip, though results vary by study. Bone turnover markers—indicators of healthy bone remodeling—show consistent improvement with collagen supplementation. Collagen enhances muscle performance, reducing fall risk, a major factor in fractures among older adults. The combination of collagen, vitamin D and calcium creates a synergistic effect, amplifying benefits beyond any single nutrient. Practical steps to integrate these nutrients include high-quality collagen supplements, vitamin D3 and calcium-rich foods or supplements. As early as your mid- to late-thirties, a silent shift begins in your body—bone breakdown starts outpacing bone formation. This imbalance…
A study published in the journal Nutrients analyzing data from more than 4,500 U.S. women found that 71% did not meet the recommended daily creatine intake of 13 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. According to the report, women with suboptimal intake had a 25% higher risk of irregular menstrual cycles, a 68% higher risk of pelvic infections, and a 42% higher risk of hysterectomy. The findings, based on self-reported dietary data and health outcomes, suggest that creatine may play a significant role in women’s reproductive health. Willow Tohi, reporting for NaturalNews.com, noted that creatine is emerging as a multifaceted ally…
A day after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump demanded that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC has reportedly ordered an early license review of Disney’s eight owned-and-operated ABC stations. The move is tied to a year-long investigation into Disney’s DEI practices, but was fast-tracked following late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel’s vicious barbs targeting the First Couple and other Trump administration figures. “The FCC determines that calling in Disney’s ABC licenses for early renewal, at this time, under the Communications Act’s public interest standard is essential within the meaning of agency regulations,” the agency said. During…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a speech in which he highlighted America’s English heritage during the visit of King Charles III of the United Kingdom.”Honoring the British King might seem an ironic beginning to our celebration of 250 years of American independence — but in fact, no tribute could be more appropriate,” Trump said. “Long before Americans had a nation or Constitution, we first had a culture, a character, and a creed. Before we ever proclaimed our independence, Americans carried within us the rarest of gifts: moral courage, and it came from a small but mighty kingdom from across…
King Charles III gave a historic speech Tuesday to a joint session of Congress where he hailed the United Kingdom’s and United States’ centuries-long relationship as part of the monarch’s visit to the U.S. for the nation’s 250th anniversary.Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson presided over the joint session, which was also attended by Supreme Court justices and members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. The king reflected on the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner over the weekend, which occurred before he arrived in the U.S., claiming that “such acts of violence will never succeed.” “We…
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The Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a motion from state Attorney General Jay Jones to lift a stay on the certification of the state’s redistricting referendum result.The decision follows a Tazewell County Circuit court blocking certification while legal challenges to the referendum persist. The referendum faces multiple challenges and a separate court blocked a GOP-driven challenge earlier this week. Tuesday’s move means the referendum will remain un-certified until the Supreme Court issues a ruling on its overall constitutionality. Virginia voters narrowly approved the referendum, which paves the wave for a slate of congressional maps set to heavily favor the…
Order Jamie Glazov’s new book, ‘United in Hate: The Left’s Romance with Tyranny, Terror, and Hamas’: HERE. Did you miss this most disturbing and revealing story from last October? A Syrian family of criminals was paid handsomely to leave Germany and return to Syria. Apparently the German government does not think that because of their numerous crimes they can simply be deported by fiat, but have to be bribed to leave. More on this appalling tale can be found here: “Syrian crime family voluntarily leaves Germany with state payout after racking up over 160 offenses,” by Thomas Brooke, Remix News, October…
Last week, Democrats celebrated their narrow win in Virginia’s redistricting referendum. This week, they find less and less to celebrate. Yesterday, the state supreme court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by Republicans over several irregularities in the process. While it’s usually a fool’s errand to predict outcomes from the questions asked in this Socratic process, the questions appeared to center on points made by challengers, especially in how the referendum got added to the ballot after early voting had already started. State law at the time required publication 90 days in advance of the election too, and the judges…
Ukrainian ‘Freya’, diver and former erotic model, alleged to have participated in the pipeline attack From erotic model to diver involved in a terrorist attack. The German paper BILD comes with a revealing story about the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, arguably the ‘most geopolitically explosive attack in recent history’. The German outlet interviewed Wall Street Journal journalist Bojan Pancevski, who wrote the book ‘The Nord Stream Blast’ with Paul Ronzheimer. BILD reported (translated from the German): “The Ukrainian military granted the reporter unprecedented access. He met the planners and assassins of the “largest sabotage in history” and spoke to the…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced that “it is regulatory malpractice that we don’t have early [Alzheimer’s] screening already,” saying “we now know that early treatment of Alzheimer’s can postpone its onset.” Kennedy echoes a sentiment that millions of Americans already feel: the healthcare system should be more concerned with prevention and early intervention than late-stage crisis care. His statement should serve as a wake-up call for doctors, policymakers and anyone concerned for the country’s long-term fiscal health.More than 7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s disease, a number expected to nearly double by 2060 — a medical crisis…
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Tuesday, April 28, 2026Former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska. | YouTube/ 60 MinutesFour months after revealing that he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and was given just as much time to live, former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska says he’s now much closer to God because of his diagnosis and is expected to live a little longer thanks to “providence, prayer and a miracle drug” called daraxonrasib.Speaking in an interview with Scott Pelley on “60 Minutes” broadcast on Sunday, Sasse, 54, who quit the Senate in 2023 with four years left in his…
Multiple polls from 2025 and 2026 have shown gains in pro-life sentiment. Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) released its annual poll on sanctity-of-life issues. It surveyed more than 21,000 adults between February and December 2025. The results contain some good news for pro-lifers. PRRI found that the percentage of Americans who felt that abortion should be legal in either “all cases” or “most cases” fell by two percentage points since 2024. Interestingly, there was a slight uptick in support for legal abortion among self-identified Democrats and a slight decrease in support for abortion among independents and Republicans SUPPORT LIFENEWS!…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Police officers across the US are using automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to stalk personal romantic interests. According to an analysis by the Institute for Justice, there are already 14 cases across the country where cops are alleged to have abused ALPR access to follow spouses, exes, and even complete strangers. The timing is striking, with the majority of the stalking cases coming after 2024 — the year when AI-ALRP company Flock Safety initiated a massive expansion into over 4,000 US cities. Though…
“We’ve stopped having sex!” former Republican Sen. Ben Sasse pointed out in a recent interview. “It is very weird. I don’t have a phone on me, but that we carry around these super devices in our pockets that have distracted us from some of the most fundamental human activities and aspirations: having a baby is a bet on the future,” he continued. It’s not a new observation; in fact, it’s not merely an observation, it’s a warning of a civilization emergency. An emergency that has plagued the United States and other civilizations throughout history. Teddy Roosevelt warned in 1901 that…
(CN) — Romania’s center-left Social Democrats on Tuesday broke a taboo against working with the far right as they maneuvered to oust a liberal-conservative prime minister pushing for the sale of state-owned companies to get the country’s distressed economy on track.After a week of rising tensions, the Social Democratic Party, the largest group in a four-way governing coalition, aligned with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians, or AUR, and filed a motion to hold a no-confidence vote for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, a member of President Nicușor Dan’s center-right National Liberal Party.The Social Democrats, or PSD, and AUR…
In a rare address to the Houses of Congress to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, King Charles III reaffirmed the special relationship between Britain and America, grounded in shared values, history, and kinship. After meeting with President of the United States Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at the White House, the King travelled on Tuesday to the Capitol, where he became the second British Monarch to address the American Congress, following in the footsteps of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who became the first to do so in 1991. The King started…
Democrat Iowa state senator and congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott admits to morphing her persona depending on who’s paying her, in a clip obtained by the Daily Caller. Trone Garriott, an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) running in Iowa’s 3rd congressional district, made the remarks during the Iowa Secular Summit in July 2023, where she appeared to be presenting to a group of attendees using a PowerPoint. (RELATED: Democratic Candidate Sarah Garriott Complains Iowa Leaders Are Too White, Too Christian, Too Male)“And so in my life as a state legislator, there are times in my…
A Detroit woman wanted on fugitive warrants allegedly grabbed a 7-foot metal pole and almost hit a security guard after getting fired from a North Miami Beach strip club Monday night. Princess Bell, 23, had been let go from Taboo Miami by G5ive over what a club manager described as “bizarre” behavior and ongoing friction with other employees, according to a police arrest report obtained by Local 10. Bell returned to the venue to collect her belongings but instead allegedly tore through the building, hurling objects and shouting profanity before security removed her from the premises, the report stated.She then…
MADISON, Wis. (CN) — A novel judicial panel appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected another bid to overturn the congressional maps in the state on Tuesday, its hands tied by precedent of the court which formed it.“The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that claims of the sort plaintiffs allege are not actionable under Wisconsin law, and this panel, as an inferior tribunal exercising powers of a circuit court, has no authority to modify or overrule that precedent,” the panel said in its 13-page opinion dismissing the case.The judges held on Tuesday that the novel anti-competitive gerrymandering claims brought by…
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“American Pie” star Shannon Elizabeth reportedly earned around $1 million in her first week on OnlyFans. A source close to the star told Page Six that Elizabeth “has officially made over seven figures” on OnlyFans as of April 27 — and she officially launched her adult-content page April 16. A source also told People the actress raked in “more than seven figures” in her first week using the platform.The insider provided more insight on the 52-year-old’s earnings to Page Six. “Over half of that was earned through direct messages to OnlyFans users, while tips and posts accounted for the rest,”…
Credit: Wikimedia Commons Far-left Minnesota Governor Tim Walz tried to steal credit for today’s massive federal raids targeting the rampant fraud plaguing his state – fraud that exploded on his watch while he and his radical administration looked the other way. Federal agents executed 22 search warrants across the Twin Cities this morning as part of an ongoing investigation into massive taxpayer-funded fraud schemes involving day care centers, autism programs, Medicaid, and other social services, the very programs Walz’s administration has overseen for years as billions in federal dollars vanished into the pockets of fraudsters. Walz, clearly desperate to pretend…
U.S. Department of Justice officials hold a press briefing at 4 p.m. ET on April 28, after reports of a second indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. …
A Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate has reportedly been arrested for allegedly canvassing a neighborhood while high on cocaine. State Senate candidate Andrew Dezelan was arrested Sunday for cocaine possession and resisting law enforcement after knocking on doors in a Fishers neighborhood, according to WFYI. Per a probable cause affidavit filed in Hamilton County court, a police officer approached Dezelan around 8 p.m. local time on Sunday while responding to a resident’s report of someone soliciting in the neighborhood. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Coast Guard Seizes More Than $33,000,000 Worth Of Cocaine In Single Drug Bust)The police officer approached Dezelan’s car…
A teacher from a Wisconsin high school has been placed on administrative leave over alleged comments he made on social media in response to a shooting that occurred Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner. Patrick Meyer, a social studies teacher from Kaukauana High School, allegedly wrote he was not “impressed with recent presidential assassins,” according to FOX 11 Online. “It’s [expletive] embarrassing! Booth, Guiteau, Czolgosz, Oswald must all be spinning in their graves! MAGAA (make Americans great assassins again)! Sad!,” Meyer added in the same post. Meyer’s LinkedIn page confirms he is employed as a teacher…
MANCHESTER, England (CN) — Members of Parliament voted Tuesday to block an investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer over claims he misled Parliament about the vetting of former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson.Lawmakers rejected the motion 223 to 335 after a five-hour debate in the House of Commons, the lower chamber of the U.K. Parliament.The proposal, led by the opposition Conservative Party, sought to refer Starmer to the Privileges Committee, a parliamentary body that investigates whether lawmakers have misled the House.Labour’s large majority ensured the motion failed. But 15 Labour lawmakers broke ranks and voted with the opposition, despite…
Multiple competitors within LIV Golf are preparing their next steps if the circuit doesn’t secure capital, or potentially goes out of business altogether. According to a report from Today’s Golfer, several unidentified members of LIV Golf have requested information from the DP World Tour regarding their eligibility status and the chance to compete on the European circuit, this as a result of the unclear future of LIV. (RELATED: LIV Golf Reportedly Postpones New Orleans Tournament After CEO Declared Season Would Continue ‘Full Throttle’)With that being said, the DP World Tour continues to let the situation progress. “We’re reading the headlines…
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Tuesday, April 28, 2026University of GlasgowAn international team of researchers has recovered dozens of long-lost pages from one of Christianity’s earliest New Testament manuscripts, including the letters of Apostle Paul, shedding new light on how early believers read and studied Scripture.Led by the University of Glasgow, the team used advanced imaging technology to recover 42 missing pages from Codex H, a sixth-century Greek manuscript containing the letters of Apostle Paul, according to an announcement from the university.The manuscript, also known as GA 015, had been dismantled in the 13th century at a monastery on…
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department for a second time, the AP reports. The move revives a prosecution effort that had collapsed late last year. A grand jury indicted Comey last year over a death threat he posted to Instagram. The left claims the indictment is about revenge. The Story The specific charges are unknown. However, they stem from an image he briefly shared on Instagram last year. The image showed seashells arranged in the sand to form the numbers “86 47.” He was indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina, a source…
The Supreme Court of Virginia has denied a motion from Attorney General Jay Jones, D-Va., to nix an injunction that blocks the state Board of Elections from certifying the election results of Democrats’ attempt to gerrymander the commonwealth’s congressional districts. “Upon consideration whereof, the Court denies the motion,” the court’s short rejection said Tuesday. Jones filed a motion to stop a Tazewell Circuit Court’s blanket ruling that invalidated the entire gerrymander measure election, declared it unconstitutional from the beginning, and blocked the vote from being officially certified. The state high court’s denial is similarly plenary. As Republican state Del. Wren…
The FBI, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement, executed 22 search warrants across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area in Minnesota early Tuesday morning. The targets included multiple childcare centers and other businesses, most reportedly tied to the Somali community, as part of the ongoing investigation into social services fraud that has allegedly cost American taxpayers hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars. A Justice Department spokesperson confirmed the operation in a statement to NBC News. “Today the FBI with federal, state and local law enforcement is involved in court-authorized law enforcement activity as part of an ongoing…
King Charles III of the United Kingdom delivers an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, April 28. The king and queen met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump earlier in the day, with the president delivering a speech about the United States and United Kingdom’s connection. “Here in the shadows of monuments to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, honoring the British King might seem an ironic beginning to our celebration of 250 years of American Independence,” Trump noted. “But in fact no tribute could be more appropriate.” “Long before Americans had a nation or a…
The Associated Press (AP) claims in “Wildfires Used To ‘Go To Sleep’ At Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime” that human-caused climate change is causing fires to burn later into the night and earlier in the morning. Dozens of media outlets picked up the story. This is false. Wind-driven wildfires have burned intensely at night throughout recorded history, and the article relies on selective data, model correlation, and climate framing rather than historical context and fire science. The AP asserts that “burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime” and that the number of hours favorable for wildfire is 36…
The economic pain that President Trump has placed on Iran is close to “exploding from within”. Trump said Iran could start “exploding from within” in a few days if its oil gets “clogged.”It sounds exaggerated, but there’s truth to it.ADVERTISEMENTIran produces roughly 2 to 3.5 million barrels of oil every day, and that oil has to keep moving through ports, tankers, and export terminals like Kharg Island.A large share of the government’s budget depends on that flow, so when exports are blocked and there’s NO EXIT ROUTE, the system doesn’t just pause, it starts backing up.Storage tanks fill quickly, and while…