Vision "2030" met reality: Bin Salman's weak point exposed | Amit Yagur

An analysis by Amit Yagur reveals the gap between Saudi Arabia's image and reality: Saudi oil exports surged 80% to a record 6 million barrels per day through the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iran's claims of a blockade. The article highlights Saudi Arabia's dependence on the US and dismantles the "bluff" of the economic success of Vision 2030.

An analysis by Amit Yagur reveals the weak point of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focusing on the gap between the "Vision 2030" image and the economic-security reality. The article cites maritime trade data (Kpler) showing Saudi oil exports surged 80% to a record 6 million barrels per day, all through the Strait of Hormuz. This contradicts Iran's claims of blocking the strait. The analysis points to Saudi Arabia's dependence on the US for securing shipping routes and dismantles what it calls "the Iranian bluff" – as demand for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) is at a global peak, and maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf continues strongly. The main conclusion: Saudi Arabia is forced to abandon its vision of economic independence and shelter under the US's wing, at least in the area of oil exports.