House Dems Shelve Iran ‘Naval Blockade’ Bill for Now

'According to the Washington Times the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives has shelved H.R.362, fearing that the resolution would provoke a war with Iran. The bill, authored by Rep. Gary Ackerman (D - NY), urged the President, among other things, to prevent Iran from importing any refined petroleum products and demanded that he initiate an international effort to inspect “all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran.” Though non-binding, the resolution is essentially urging a naval blockade against Iran - an act of war according to international law.'

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