Exclusive: West readies oil plan in case of Iran crisis
Reuthers / Peg Mackey and Richard Mably
07-Jan-2012 (one comment)

Western powers this week readied a contingency plan to tap a record volume from emergency stockpiles to replace nearly all the Gulf oil that would be lost if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, industry sources and diplomats told Reuters..."This would form a necessary and sensible response to a closure of the
strait," a European diplomat told Reuters. "It wouldn't take long to put
in place if it was required ... and would be unlikely to prove
controversial amongst the (IEA) membership."

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Iran's "Islamic Penal Bill" won't satisfy UN (corrected links)

by FG on Sat Jan 07, 2012 08:00 AM PST

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Nonetheless, today, Iran's parliament is preparing to
pass the "Islamic Penal Bill" --- legislation that flouts its legal
obligations under the ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights).

 The legislation endangers free expression and reinforces laws that violate the rights of Iranian citizens. The
bill fails to prohibit stoning, lashing, and other cruel, inhumane, and
degrading punishments; redress discriminatory laws; or, raise the age
of majority for girls and boys. In a particularly worrisome
clause, the bill expands punishment for "actions against national
security", a charge that has routinely been used to persecute
dissidents.

 //www.enduringamerica.com/home/2012/1/7/iran-appeal-rejecting-the-islamic-penal-bill-against-human-r.html

ENDURING AMERICA'S SCOTT LUCAS DISCUSSES EFFECTS OF OIL SANCTIONS ON LONDON RADIO

... headlines may be: 1) the EU decision is going to be announced at the end
of January, but probably will not take effect until months later, as
alternative supplies are assured; 2) yes, this will be a major blow to
Iran, both in symbolism and in economic impact.

The discussion begins at the 6:08 mark on the audio.

 //www.enduringamerica.com/home/2012/1/7/iran-audio-feature-scott-lucas-on-iran-europe-and-the-oil-sa.html

 


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