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By: crosspatch

crosspatch — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:19:52 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices spiked above $62 a barrel Friday and gasoline futures continued to surge as unrest in the Middle East and Nigeria helped vault front-month crude prices to their highest level since December.

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“There’s a good solid list of fundamental supports for the market,” said Citigroup Global Markets energy analyst Tim Evans. “There’s nothing on the other side of the scale,”

At the top of the list was Britain’s Ministry of Defense saying Iranian naval vessels seized 15 British sailors and marines in Iraqi waters. Britain said the personnel were “engaged in routine boarding operations of merchant shipping in Iraqi territorial waters,” and had completed their inspection of a merchant ship when they were accosted by Iranian vessels.

By: crosspatch

crosspatch — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:01:03 +0000

I don’t think they are so much wanting to start a war right now as they are attempting to create a little instability in the region to scare the price of oil up a few bucks. Iran makes additional millions of dollars per day for every buck the price of oil rises. They are in a bit of a financial pinch right now and their budget is more dependent on oil revenue than ever before.

Iran’s new year and new budget cycle started on March 21. This is probably more related to finances than to actually starting a war.

By: shield

shield — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:45:10 +0000

Some folks say ‘stupid move on Iran’s part’…I say not so fast.

Very little reporting is taking place as what’s taking place in Iran. Iran’s economy is in a shit hole…and lots of unrest within Iran is taking place. LOTS!!! So if Iran can start a war…and get attacked…would this unify to populace? Stop the on going rebellion and the Iranians working to oust their nutso prez!!!??? Those are the questions!!!!

By: kathie

kathie — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:49:34 +0000

I’m worried that they will want the defectors in exchange, and there are plenty of those. It could get really hairy.

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Iranians sieze 15 Royal Marines : The Crimson Blog — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:27:14 +0000

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By: shm10

shm10 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:40:54 +0000

This on a day when the Democrats are voting on a bill to set specific time tables for our withdrawal from Iraq.

Is the enemy watching, you bet they are!

And yes I agree, this could be called an act of war but we dare not breathe those words to the anti-war activists.

Let’s pray that all of those taken captive are returned safely to their families.