Here We Go

The EU just slammed Iran with new Sanctions - cutting off the flow of Iranian oil to all EU nations.  At the same time, a three nation flotilla centered around the Abraham Lincoln crossed into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz without incident.

But Iran says it will still Close the Strait, despite whatever the American Navy does.

We are entering a very dangerous new phase of action against Iran that could turn efforts to reach a peaceful resolution of Iran's suspected nuclear activities into a full blown war.  Keep your fingers crossed that Iran doesn't take the bait, and doesn't want to see its Navy destroyed.

But hold on, it could get even worse.  If the Chinese don't back the embargoes, and instead backs Iran, we're looking at a whole new dimension.  The Chinese and Russians have already said they will NOT back further UN sanctions in the Security Council (and they wield Veto power).  That's why the unilateral action by the EU and proposed unilateral action by the U.S.  If the Russians and especially the Chinese stay in Iran's corner on this - well, you use your imagination and get back to me.