Gates of Vienna News Feed 2/20/2012

Iran says that it is not concerned about the EU’s threatened boycott of Iranian oil. In return it has threatened to cut off oil exports to even more European states if they continue their anti-Iranian policies. As it is, the bulk of Iranian oil is sold in Asia, especially to China.

In other news, a group of Islamic leaders in Chester, Pennsylvania has sent out a letter to local Muslim businesses asking them to stop selling alcohol and tobacco, which not only are against Islamic law, but also hurt the community.

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