Iran’s key ally in the current nuclear crisis is not Russia or China.

It’s oil. Tehran can easily drive up prices and is already beginning to do so to rattle the West. As the crisis escalates, Washington’s diplomatic partners will become gravely worried about their energy supplies.

In the end, Iran’s petro power will probably trump Western diplomacy.
jsonline.com

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