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2011-12-29 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

EU to Pursue Iran Sanctions Despite Threat of Strait Closure

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Posted by Fred 2011-12-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 The United States maintains a navy presence in the Gulf in large part to ensure that passage ~~for oil~~ remains free.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2011-12-29 01:29|| 2011-12-29 01:29|| Front Page Top

#2 The EU pursues sanctions but is completely impotent to do anything if the strait is closed. They are depending on Uncle Sugar to provide any military muscle.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2011-12-29 18:10|| 2011-12-29 18:10|| Front Page Top

#3 I hope the Iranians are about to see the side of Europe that they won't like...

Posted by American Delight 2011-12-29 19:51|| http://moneyjihad.wordpress.com/ 2011-12-29 19:51|| Front Page Top

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