Thursday, July 5, 2012

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Options: A Historical Perspective

Click here to access article by Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich from Global Research.

An Iranian parliamentary committee has recently issued a bill calling for a blockade of oil tankers in the Straits of Hormuz bound for countries supporting sanctions against Iran. The bill appears to have widespread support in the parliament, but faces other hurdles even if passed. Meanwhile, Western countries are sending warships to the area. Another game of "chicken" that elites like to play, and which have such dire consequences for many in the 99 Percent.