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U.S. Aims to Control Iran's Oil Amid Tensions

3/11/2026

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Story summary
  • Iran's extensive oil and gas reserves position it as a crucial supplier to China.
  • A member of U.S. President Donald Trump's inner circle says controlling these resources is a primary goal in its conflict with Iran.
  • The claim raises questions about Iran's natural resources in U.S. strategic considerations.
  • Experts weigh in, including Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran and Mohammad Reza Farzanegan of Marburg University.