" Iran billions in dollars" - you are wrongRussia is bargaining with Iran, on our behalf. To give Iran billions in dollars, to give Iran billions in Oil Contracts.
Now why would Saudi Arabia or any other enemy of Iran take offense?
Iran billions in roubles, that is a major difference...
BTW, OPEC wasn't picking up the phone because if you don't have to listen... OPEC are trying to tell US what to do and pretty pissed at trump's behaviour in his last year...
They are now having payback, Trump took advantage of his position at the time, now they are taking advantage of their position right now. Trump screwed them so now they screw America, trust and companionship has gone...
Another fuck up Biden has to fix...