Ron Paul: Sanctions Against Iran Are an ‘Act of War’
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Scott Olson/Getty Images(PERRY, Iowa) — Unwilling to back down from the growing criticism that his foreign policy would be “dangerous,” Ron Paul told voters in Iowa Thursday that Western sanctions against Iran are “acts of war” that are likely to lead to an actual war.
Paul said that Iran would be justified in responding to sanctions by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the country blocking the strategically important strait is “so logical” since they have no other recourse.
He then compared the situation to China blocking off the Gulf of Mexico to trade.
“I think the solution is to do a lot less a lot sooner, and mind our own business, and we wouldn’t have this threat of another war,” Paul said.
Paul made the comments to a crowd of 100 people in Perry, Iowa, the first stop on his two-day campaign swing through the western part of the state.
The Texas congressman is not backing down from his view that a strike on Iran would cause economic hardship at home.
“If the Straits of Hormuz close, this whole financial thing could come down on our head. What would happen if oil doubled in price within a month or two?” Paul asked a crowd in Atlantic, Iowa.
The GOP hopeful wrapped up his day of campaigning in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he was greeted by about 750 supporters.
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