Iran Threatens To Close Strait Of Hormuz Over EU Oil Sanctions -- The Telegraph
A senior member of Iran's parliament said on Monday the Islamic Republic would close the entry point to the Gulf if new sanctions block its oil exports, reiterating a threat made by officials a month ago that caused a temporary oil price spike.
"If any disruption happens regarding the sale of Iranian oil, the Strait of Hormuz will definitely be closed," Mohammad Kossari, deputy head of parliament's foreign affairs and national security committee, told the semi-official Fars news agency.
The threat came after European Union nations agreed on an oil embargo against Iran as part of sanctions over its nuclear programme.
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Update #1: Iran steps up threats to shutter Strait of Hormuz -- USA Today/AP
Update #2: Iran 'Definitely' Closing Strait Of Hormuz Over EU Oil Embargo -- RT
My Comment: Does this mean war?
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Nuclear pressure on Iran from EU countries
http://www.habermonitor.com/en/haber/detay/nuclear-pressure-on-iran-from-eu-countries/101614/
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