William Ashley Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Very surprised this occurs unilaterally. I don't understand how people can have confidence in the US financial system at how hap hazardly the US violates private banking contracts. It is effectively financial piracy and an act of war. If you are wondering who is instigating things, it ain't Iran, it is the US, who is a nation robber not the worlds police, quite the opposite. Edited February 6, 2012 by William Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post To The Left Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Very surprised this occurs unilaterally. I don't understand how people can have confidence in the US financial system at how hap hazardly the US violates private banking contracts. It is effectively financial piracy and an act of war. If you are wondering who is instigating things, it ain't Iran, it is the US, who is a nation robber not the worlds police, quite the opposite. I'm surprised Iran has assets in the States and that it would be stupid enough to still have them especially after what happened to Gaddafi's Libya's assets. That was the reason Venezuela moved its gold right? Edited February 6, 2012 by Post To The Left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm surprised Iran has assets in the States and that it would be stupid enough to still have them especially after what happened to Gaddafi's Libya's assets. That was the reason Venezuela moved its gold right? It was one reason, and also a very good and wise decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Post To The Left Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here is the link I believe: http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/AMERICAME-BBEXCLUDE-BGOVALL-BGOVDEFEN/2012/02/06/id/428571 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peeves Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 "The measure was mandated as part of Iran sanctions legislation that was passed by Congress and signed by the president Dec. 31." I think you just might have missed UN sanctions, a precursor, so it's hardly unilateral, more like in concert. Your post suggests to me as being pure agitprop and hyperbole. Numerous nations and multinational entities impose Sanctions against Iran. Sanctions commonly bar nuclear; missile and certain military exports to Iran; investments in oil, gas and petrochemicals; exports of refined petroleum products; business dealings with the Iranian Republican Guard Corps; banking and insurance transactions, including with the Central Bank of Iran; and shipping. The United States imposed sanctions on Iran following the Islamic revolution of 1979, while more recent rounds of sanctions by the U.S. and other entities were motivated by Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program.[1] Contents [hide] 1 UN sanctions against Iran 2 EU sanctions against Iran 3 National sanctions against Iran 4 Effects 5 See also 6 References 7 External links [edit] UN sanctions against Iran *United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 - passed on 31 July 2006. Demanded that Iran suspend all enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, but did not invoke Chapter VII or impose sanctions. * United Nations Security Council Resolution 1737 - passed on 23 December 2006. Banned the supply of nuclear-related materials and technology and froze the assets of key individuals and companies related to the program. * United Nations Security Council Resolution 1747 - passed on 24 March 2007. Imposed an arms embargo and expanded the freeze on Iranian assets. * United Nations Security Council Resolution 1803 - passed on 3 March 2008. Extended the asset freezes and called upon states to monitor the activities of Iranian banks, inspect Iranian ships and aircraft, and to monitor the movement of individuals involved with the program through their territory. * United Nations Security Council Resolution 1835 - Passed in 2008. * United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929 - passed on 9 June 2010. Banned Iran from participating in any activities related to ballistic missiles, tightened the arms embargo, travel bans on individuals involved with the program, froze the funds and assets of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, and recommended that states inspect Iranian cargo, prohibit the servicing of Iranian vessels involved in prohibited activities, prevent the provision of financial services used for sensitive nuclear activities, closely watch Iranian individuals and entities when dealing with them, prohibit the opening of Iranian banks on their territory and prevent Iranian banks from entering into relationship with their banks if it might contribute to the nuclear program, and prevent financial institutions operating in their territory from opening offices and accounts in Iran. [edit]* EU sanctions against Iran See also: *European Union sanctions against Iran **The European Union has imposed restrictions on cooperation with Iran in foreign trade, financial services, energy sectors and technologies, and banned the provision of insurance and reinsurance by insurers in member states to Iran and Iranian-owned companies. On January 23, 2012, the EU imposed an oil embargo on Iran. [edit] *National sanctions against Iran See also: *U.S. sanctions against Iran The United States has imposed an arms ban and an almost total economic embargo on Iran, which includes sanctions on companies doing business with Iran, a ban on all Iranian-origin imports, sanctions on Iranian financial institutions, and an almost total ban on selling aircraft or repair parts to Iranian aviation companies. A license from the Treasury Department is required to do business with Iran. In June 2011, the United States imposed sanctions against Iran Air (Iran’s main commercial airline) and Tidewater Middle East Co. (which runs seven Iranian ports), stating that Iran Air had provided material support to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is already subject to UN sanctions, that Tidewater Middle East is owned by the IRGC, and that both have been involved in activities including illegal weapons transportation.[2] The U.S. has also begun to designate a number of senior Iranian officials under the Iranian Human Rights Abuses Sanctions Regulations. On December 14, 2011, the U.S. Department of Treasury designated Hassan Firouzabadi and Abdollah Araqi under this sanctions program. [3] * Canada imposed a ban on dealing in the property of designated Iranian nationals, a complete arms embargo, oil-refining equipment, items that could contribute to the Iranian nuclear program, the establishment of an Iranian financial institution, branch, subsidiary, or office in Canada or a Canadian one in Iran, investment in the Iranian oil and gas sector, relationships with Iranian banks, purchasing debt from the Iranian government, or providing a ship or services to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, but allows the Foreign Minister to issue a permit to carry out a specified prohibited activity or transaction.[4] * Australia has imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on individuals and entities involved in Iran's nuclear and missile programs or assist Iran in violating sanctions, and an arms embargo.[5] * South Korea imposed sanctions on 126 Iranian individuals and companies.[6] * Japan imposed a ban on transactions with some Iranian banks, investments with the Iranian energy sector, and asset freezes against individuals and entities involved with Iran's nuclear program.[7][dead link] * Switzerland banned the sale of arms and dual-use items to Iran, and of products that could be used in the Iranian oil and gas sector, financing this sector, and restrictions on financial services.[8] *India enacted a ban on the export of all items, materials, equipment, goods, and technology that could contribute to Iran's nuclear program.[9] * Israel banned business with or unauthorized travel to Iran under a law banning ties with enemy states.[10] Israel has also enacted legislation that imposes sanctions on any companies that violate international sanctions.[11] Israel later extended the sanctions by imposing a series of administrative and regulatory measures to prevent Israeli companies from trading with Iran, and announced the establishment of a national directorate to implement the sanctions.[12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 THE UN AND THE EU ARE SO ANTI ISRAEL!!!1111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peeves Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 THE UN AND THE EU ARE SO ANTI ISRAEL!!!1111 Add bud to that and I'll be convinced. Strange ain't it that at every opportunity bud throws out an anti-Israeli remark. I missed the point that turned the subject to Israel. If I were suspicious I might think you had a bias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Add bud to that and I'll be convinced. Strange ain't it that at every opportunity bud throws out an anti-Israeli remark. I missed the point that turned the subject to Israel. If I were suspicious I might think you had a bias. any time the UN or the EU or anyone for that matter, criticize israel, the zionist crowd repeats the predictable comments such as "the UN is anti-israel". however, they're quick to change their stance on the UN when UN's actions works in favour of their narrative. Edited February 8, 2012 by bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peeves Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 any time the UN or the EU or anyone for that matter, criticize israel, the zionist crowd repeats the predictable comments such as "the UN is anti-israel". however, they're quick to change their stance on the UN when UN's actions works in favour of their narrative. So a post about the USA and Iran is spun by bud to one about Zionists and Israel aka 'Jews." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kactus Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Well...one would argue that an average american wouldn't give a damn on what is going on in that region regardless of the fact that these wars cost trillions of dollars and a burden on economy...Unless ofcourse if one has close association/ loyalty to a certain country. Iran poses no danger to USA but certain policymakers make the average joe blog believe that this is the case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Well...one would argue that an average american wouldn't give a damn on what is going on in that region regardless of the fact that these wars cost trillions of dollars and a burden on economy Well...yeah...no more than an average Canadian would give a damn, save for the older Americans' experience with the Islamic Revolution, hostage crisis, and President Carter. ...Unless ofcourse if one has close association/ loyalty to a certain country. Iran poses no danger to USA but certain policymakers make the average joe blog believe that this is the case... Iran poses significant danger to US allies and interests in the region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well...yeah...no more than an average Canadian would give a damn, save for the older Americans' experience with the Islamic Revolution, hostage crisis, and President Carter. That's just one shirt in the USA's pile of dirty laundry. Iran poses significant danger to US allies and interests in the region. What are the interests in the region? And how does that keep America safe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well...yeah...no more than an average Canadian would give a damn, save for the older Americans' experience with the Islamic Revolution, hostage crisis, and President Carter. Doonesbury circa 1980 http://www.gonzo.org/pics/otherb/finoffduk.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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