horst Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just wondered what anyonethought of this? Last Updated: Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 14:47 GMT 15:47 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Iran offers US Katrina oil relief By Frances Harrison BBC News, Tehran The hurricane reduced US refining capacity by 10% Iran has offered to send 20m barrels of crude oil to the US to help with the consequences of Hurricane Katrina. The two countries have had no diplomatic relations for decades, but America did send help to Iran when a severe earthquake hit Bam in 2003. Speaking on state-run radio, Iran's envoy to OPEC said his country was ready to send up to five shiploads of crude oil to the US. But he said this could only happen if US sanctions were lifted first. The envoy, Hosein Kazempur-Arbedili, did not clarify if he meant lifted temporarily for this aid shipment, or permanently. The idea behind this offer is that Hurricane Katrina has badly disrupted production in the Gulf of Mexico, which supplies up to a quarter of America's oil. In practice, US sanctions may well mean Iran cannot carry through on its offer, but it is a rare gesture of good will. When an earthquake devastated the Iranian city of Bam nearly two years ago a team of American doctors with medical aid was sent. Though Iran was thankful for the humanitarian help it never led to a breakthrough in relations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil Yeah because they are scared. They know they are next in line for "Operation Bushwacker" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil [ QUOTE ] Yeah because they are scared. They know they are next in line for "Operation Bushwacker" [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil easy there libanes69. Nobody is tring to ruffle your feathers, easy on the language too, that is a sure ticket out of here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil Ahh heck, nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil ,,Mike did a STAND DOWN...WOW,,,,,nice restraint there Mike.....I'm proud of ya...... This is what I've got to say about Iran and it's cowardly thugs.......KEEP YOUR OIL....AND STANBY TO BE BOARDED.... Their offer of oil is heartless and meaningless,,,,to put conditions on an offer of help...PHEWY.... Let's see just how brave they are without Russian Support that they are so use to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil I suspect they're just trying to gain favor with the US media, liberals, and the international community. I think they're secretly pleased to see as many US citizens die as possible. "Operation Bushwhacker" - that's pretty good. Wish I'd thought of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil [ QUOTE ] I suspect they're just trying to gain favor with the US media, liberals, and the international community. I think they're secretly pleased to see as many US citizens die as possible. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, have to agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil i think mike backed off and practiced "lock & load". lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil Real help is given out of love, pitty or even guilt and has no strings attached. This "offer" is at best a bribe, and more accurately extortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Iran offers oil [ QUOTE ] i think mike backed off and practiced "lock & load". lol [/ QUOTE ] I was ready to call up my Commander In Chief and suggest some other countries to invade during OPERATION BUSHWACKER J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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