Iraq and Iran have called for oil sanctions against the West - 2002-04-02. Iraq's proposal at the Islamic conference in Kuala Lumpur regarding the use of oil as an economic weapon to force Israel to withdraw from the occupied territories has not received a warm welcome from other Muslim oil-producing countries. Today, a representative of the Iraqi government announced that Iraq is willing to jointly stop the delivery of its crude oil to the United States 'immediately' along with the Islamic Republic of Iran and other Muslim countries to pressure Israel's supporters. However, Iran has reacted cautiously, stating that it will 'consider' the use of oil as a weapon. Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister who participated in the Islamic conference, stated that oil sanctions would only be effective if all Muslim countries decide to take such action. Kuwait remarked that Iraq's proposal would harm Arab oil-producing countries and the Palestinians more than the United States and other Western countries. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which has eleven member countries, deemed any plan to use oil as a weapon 'completely unacceptable.'
Iraq and Iran Call for Oil Sanctions Against the West - 2002-04-02
Iraq and Iran have proposed oil sanctions against the West to pressure Israel regarding its occupation of Palestinian territories. Iraq is ready to halt oil deliveries to the U.S. immediately, but Iran is cautious and emphasizes the need for a collective Muslim decision. The proposal has not gained support from other oil-producing Muslim nations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iraq and Iran proposed oil sanctions against Western countries to pressure Israel regarding its occupation of Palestinian territories. Iraq is ready to halt oil deliveries to the U.S. immediately, while Iran is cautious and emphasizes the need for a collective Muslim response.
- Iraq's proposal was made at an Islamic conference in Kuala Lumpur.
- OPEC deemed the plan to use oil as a weapon 'completely unacceptable.'
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The use of oil as a weapon has historical precedents, particularly during the 1973 oil crisis, and remains a contentious issue in geopolitics.
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