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Iran able to close Strait of Hormuz easily: radio
 TEHERAN - Iran would easily be able to close the key oil shipping route of Strait of Hormuz if the country were attacked over its nuclear programme, the head of the Revolutionary Guards was quoted as saying on Monday. Iran has the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz easily and on an unlimited basis, state radio quoted Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief Mohammad Ali Jafari as telling a news conference.In view of the proximity of the Strait of Hormuz ... to our shores, this distance is within the range of an assortment of weapons and its closure for us is very feasible and we face no limitations from the point of view of time, Jafari said. Posted by: Steve White 2008-08-05 |
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