Political theatre: Currents behind Iranian-Western standoff (w/ Video)

Political theatre: Currents behind Iranian-Western standoff

If the EU puts its plan to sanction Iranian oil exports into practice, there will be hard consequences on the European economy. But experts say the West's sanction policy is motivated purely by politics.

The sanctions could come into effect by the end of January, unless Iran backs down on its alleged nuclear weapons program.

Tehran has responded to the sanctions with its own threats to block oil trade through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, leading to a continued deadlock in the Persian Gulf..... MORE

Source:  RT.com

URL: http://rt.com/news/iran-west-sanctions-politics-265/