Iran, Russia, and the Black Gold

Things are ever hopping with Iran this morning, as they've begun moving money from European banks. It would seem that they are taking the possibility of sanctions rather seriously. Such a confrontation also seems to have parts of the oil industry concerned as well.

The struggle over Iran between the political parties and idologies of the United States is discussed here.

If this weren't enough, Russia is still fighting it's new Cold War, and losing.