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South Korea Become First Major Asian Customer to Halt Iranian Imports

Oilprice.com -- The EU embargo on Iranian oil is due to take effect on the 1st of July, but just before that date Ramin Mehmanparast, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has issued a threat saying that if the embargo is allowed to work, it will have a “negative impact” on Tehrans’s negotiations over its nuclear program.

South Korea has just become the first of Iran’s major Asian customers to stop all oil purchases. In a joint statement by the economy, finance, and foreign affairs ministries, they announced it would halt all imports from the 1st of July due to the loss of insurance for tankers.

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Submitted Jun 27, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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OWENALOTT Champion Author Appleton Posts:2,182 Points:500,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 9:33:57 PM Ignore OWENALOTT Report Abuse Thank you for posting. interesting read.
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Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,497 Points:601,520 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 1:49:49 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse cheaper for them this way to be a part to solve the Iranian problem.
RogerB Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:18,046 Points:2,621,085 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 12:25:20 AM Ignore RogerB Report Abuse "the Iranian Foreign Ministry, has issued a threat saying that if the embargo is allowed to work, it will have a “negative impact” on Tehrans’s negotiations over its nuclear program." Go ahead, we'll call your bluff.
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jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:13:37 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse However, many others rather have the oil.
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:8,075 Points:1,572,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:10:58 PM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse S. Korea continues to be a valuable ally.
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,289 Points:595,670 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:07:13 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse yawn. is iran talking or is someone running their fingernails across a chalk board?
DABEE1073 Champion Author San Diego Posts:8,195 Points:1,570,385 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:04:55 PM Ignore DABEE1073 Report Abuse HOORAY FOR SOUTH KOREA. NEED MORE COUNTRIES TOO FOLLOW SUIT.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,510 Points:629,630 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:03:09 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse Is Iran gettng it yet???? That they aren't the power they think they are???
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mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 11:01:27 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse a good "ally"
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JAM11MS All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:830 Points:451,175 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:59:54 PM Ignore JAM11MS Report Abuse obama will be known as the worst president ever, not based on race just fact.
Edtx2009 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,976 Points:374,130 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:59:12 PM Ignore Edtx2009 Report Abuse So, embargo Iran's oil causing gas prices to go up, and Iran will just sell it to some other country. Yeah, of course that makes sense. No wonder the EU is in such sad shape.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,088 Points:650,930 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:58:49 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse S. Korea gives Ahmedwhatanutjob a kick in the pants.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:55:52 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Iran needs to be isolated and their leaders deserve to be imprisoned in the haig.
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clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,548 Points:1,768,870 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:45:08 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Another feckless, weak effort. Iran loves it when we give them more time. Just what they want and need.
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suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,211 Points:870,220 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 10:39:06 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse I don't believe this embargo will be effective.