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Iran Oil Embargo

Sanctions Are Good for Iranian Politicians, Not People

Mahsa Alimardani | Posted 10.15.2012 | Canada Politics
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Mahsa Alimardani

The sanctions noose around Iran fully tightened at the beginning of July as the European Union joined the United States to impose a total embargo on all purchases of Iranian oil and place severe restrictions on the country's central bank. As the likelihood of war increases it is important to ensure that the nuclear issue does not overshadow human rights concerns.

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What Canada Can Do to Thwart Iranian Threat

Sheryl Saperia | Posted 03.31.2012 | Canada
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Sheryl Saperia

The European Union has committed to an Iranian oil embargo in hopes of compelling Iran to rethink its nuclear activities. Canada has given every indication that it shares that bleak assessment. Here are ways for the Harper government to take bold but responsible action.

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Europe's Embargo Spells Doom for Iran

Saba Farzan | Posted 03.26.2012 | Canada
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Saba Farzan

The EU's embargo on oil from Iran is the ultimate strategic move to stop the Iranian regime's nuclear program. The major source of finance for Iran's nuclear weapons program is its oil revenue. It is as simple as that: Hit them where the money is and it will be their collapse.

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