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Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/12/AR2010021205085.html
It's Time for U.S. to Consider Targeting Iran's Gas Imports
(Washington Post) Editorial - For every expert who argues that a shortage of gasoline would somehow help Mr. Ahmadinejad, there is one who believes it will deepen popular rejection of the regime. France, among other European governments, has been talking tough about the need for sanctions that bite; a U.S.-backed gasoline embargo would put that resolve to the test. At a minimum, Mr. Obama should be prepared to welcome and sign into law legislation, now in a congressional conference committee, that would authorize U.S. sanctions against firms that sell gasoline to Iran or provide tankers and insurance.