Posted on 01/05/2009 2:20:21 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander is calling on Islamic countries to use oil as a weapon to end the fighting in Gaza.
The Iranian suggestion this week echoed a similar call made last week by lawmakers in Bahrain.
The demands are unlikely to lead to an immediate embargo. They don't come from the Persian Gulf nations' top rulers or carry the support of other major producers like Saudi Arabia.
(Excerpt) Read more at al.com ...
I can’t say it isn’t asking for trouble, but it is another demonstration of a key vulnerability our nation holds. As the price of gasoline has fallen many are being lulled back to sleep about what is a National Security issue.
Drill here, drill now.
One embargo away, one well placed bomb in the Strait of Hormuz and we will be sending our young people to spill their blood for oil and the blame for that result rests with every congress & President since Jimmy Carter.
http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=48630
Somebody please inform the Bahrain Lawmakers that America’s Fifth Fleet is based in their country.
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