is this for real?

[substitute]

Iran conducts all crude oil trade in euro and yen

TEHRAN, April 30 (Reuters) - Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, is conducting all its crude trading in euro and yen, instead of the U.S. dollar, an Iranian official was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

So, maybe a guy shooting his mouth off, or a mistake of some kind. But Google only has 11 articles grouped in this topic and if it's true, it would be an uncomfortably big story. Because unless I'm wrong, that's a war-starter move.

Thanks to hepkitten for the pointer

Comments

[hotelsamurai.livejournal.com]

war-starter move.

Really? Ya think? (Not sarcasm; sincere inquiry) Can you cite a precedent?

[mcfnord.livejournal.com]

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