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f upbeat mood that's been created over the last couple of days? Back in January and February, we had sharp warnings back and forth, such as closing the Strait of Hormuz. The tone has certainly changed, in part because the Iranians understand that the harsh tone was not serving them well. Second of all, two factors

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen ‹ > Subject: April 18 update Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:28:01 +0000 18 April, 2012 Article 1. The Washington Post The stage is set for a deal wi

there is no question that the current crisis bears EFTA00630304 heavily on global oil supply prospects, both through Iran's threats [37] to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for forthcoming sanctions on Iranian oil exports and the likelihood that any air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities will lead to

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Subject: May 13 update Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 16:26:23 +0000 13 May, 2012 Article t The Atlantic Egypt: Inside the Fight for the Presidency Th

en the European Union announced its own sanctions of the Iranian central bank in late January, Iran redoubled its threat to block shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. Panetta called this another "red line" that would provoke a military response from the U.S. February brought more posturing from Iran, along with

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gion. This is in direct contradiction with the United States' broad interest in the Middle East, which is stability. - Iran may not be able to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely, but even threats and potential attempts will cause volatility in the Persian Gulf. Some point to recent history and argue that

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen ‹ > Subject: 5 February update Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:08 +0000 5 February, 2012 Article 1. NYT Russia: Sort of, but Not Really Thomas L.

ef diplomatic legacy in 2016. Yet if the Middle East is true to form, he will be continually wrenched back into the quagmires on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz. As we are reminded by the incendiary situation in the Gaza Strip and the looming showdown over Iran's nuclear threshold, the tug of war between M

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ion. This is in direct contradiction with the United States' broad interest in the Middle East, which is stability. - Iran may not be able to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely, but even threats and potential attempts will cause volatility in the Persian Gulf. Some point to recent history and argue tha

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Sent: Mon 2/6/2012 8:23:08 PM Subject: 5 February update 5 February, 2012 Article 1. NYT Russia: Sort of, but Not Really Thomas L. Friedman

s back, in 2002—were very war allergic. I leave it to psychiatrists to decide whether the recent bellicose talk of those in power—threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and remarks by Ayatollah Khomeini that Iran would "support and help any nations, any groups" fighting against Israel—is merely brave talk to cover

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Sent: Sat 3/3/2012 12:02:41 AM Subject: March 1 update March, 2012 Article 1. NYT Israel's Last Chance to Strike Iran Amos Yadlin Article 2.

They went behind my back, goddammit. CJCS: Yes, sir. POTUS: Why the hell should I lift a finger to help them? CJCS: Because if the Iranians close the Strait of Hormuz, we will see oil above $200 a barrel. POTUS [after a pause]: Just a moment. [Whispers] How am I doing in Florida? David Axelrod [also whispering]

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Subject: February 7 update Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:52:50 +0000 7 February, 2012 Article 1. NYT Unity Deal Brings Risks for Abbas and Israel

on that the current crisis bears heavily on global oil supply prospects, both EFTA_R1_00296229 EFTA01882565 through Iran's threats [37] to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for forthcoming sanctions on Iranian oil exports and the likelihood that any air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities will lead to

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