Iran
Blocking the Blockade Resolution
This post is an update on H. Con. Res. 362. A month ago I told you about this resolution working its way through the House that would set up a blockade of Iran. If enacted, this provocation could easily produce more war, higher gas prices and more terrorism.
Through Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), I have [...]
Preventing History from Repeating
The US House of Representatives is currently considering a bill (H. Con. Res. 362) that might push the US-Iran confrontation over the edge.
H.CON.RES 362 already has (as of 6/29) 169 co-sponsors. This resolution calls on the president to stop all shipments of refined petroleum products from reaching Iran. It also “demands” that the President impose [...]
Plan to Bomb Iran this summer? Keep the lamps trimmed and burning!
The newspaper The Asia Times is reporting that the US may be planning to bomb a specific target in Iran in August. They claim to have a very reliable source. You can read the article here: http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2008/05/27/9220/
Now, there have been other warnings. This one is more specific. At this point it hasn’t been confirmed. Nevertheless, [...]
