FSRN Tensions Remain High Over US-Israeli Moves Towards Iran
Channel: Reddebrek
Date: 2012-01-07

This weekend Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins a trip to Latin America, where he's expected to discuss economic partnerships in a number of countries, including Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Ecuador. The trip comes as European Union leaders consider a ban on buying oil from the country, and as US and Israeli officials prepare for "Austere Challenge 12," a massive military drill involving thousands of troops. Iran's Revolutionary Guards will also conduct another naval exercise next month, in an effort to demonstrate their ability to block the Straight of Hormuz. For more on the latest details, The Real News Network's Paul Jay spoke to investigative reporter Gareth Porter. To view the full interview, go to therealnews.com.

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