The ongoing game of "chicken" being played between Western powers and Iran accelerated over the weekend. Consider these headlines from Drudge today:
EU to slap oil embargo on Iran...
Iran 'definitely' closing Strait of Hormuz...
Tensions rise, 'unpredictable' phase...
UK, US, France send warships through Strait...
And this is taking place in an election year where the American president is torn by conflicting pressures -- to solidify his foreign policy and national defense credentials, and to placate the non-interventionist base of his party. It is going to be interesting....
EU to slap oil embargo on Iran...
Iran 'definitely' closing Strait of Hormuz...
Tensions rise, 'unpredictable' phase...
UK, US, France send warships through Strait...
And this is taking place in an election year where the American president is torn by conflicting pressures -- to solidify his foreign policy and national defense credentials, and to placate the non-interventionist base of his party. It is going to be interesting....
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