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U.S. Says Iran Plans to Disrupt Oil Trade


(Wall Street Journal) Julian E. Barnes - U.S. government officials, citing new intelligence, said Iran has developed plans to disrupt international oil trade, including through attacks on oil platforms and tankers. The information suggests that Iran could take action against facilities both inside and outside the Persian Gulf, even absent an overt military conflict. Defense officials cautioned there is no evidence that Tehran has moved assets in position to disrupt tankers or attack other sites, but stressed that Iran's intent appears clear. The decision by officials to discuss the new intelligence is intended in part to deter Iran. "They have to know this would provoke some sort of response," said a senior defense official.
2012-07-20 00:00:00
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