Is control of Iran’s natural resources a factor in US strategy?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 10, 2026 at 08:29 PM

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This news report, published on March 10, 2026, examines whether control of Iran's significant oil and gas reserves is a factor in US strategy. The report cites a member of former US President Donald Trump's inner circle suggesting that control of these resources is a key US aim amidst conflict with Iran. The report features analysis from Foad Izadi, Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, and Paolo von Schirach, who discuss the value of Iran's natural resources and their potential influence on US policy. The report highlights Iran's role as a key supplier of oil and gas to China. The discussion aims to explore the potential motivations behind US strategy in relation to Iran.

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University of Tehran 30% Global Policy Institute 30% Marburg University 30% Foad Izadi 40% Imran Khan 40% Mohammad Reza Farzanegan 40% Paolo von Schirach 40% Donald Trump 50% China ×260% United States ×280% Iran ×490%

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iran 100% natural resources 90% us strategy 80% oil reserves 70% gas reserves 70% china 60% us aim 50% middle east economics 40%

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85%

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Iran

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