Inside StoryIran has vast oil as well as gas reserves and is a key supplier to China.Iran has significant oil and gas reserves, and is a key supplier to China.A member of US President Donald Trump’s inner circle has said control of those reserves is a key United States aim amid the country’s war against Iran.So, how valuable are Iran’s natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests:Foad Izadi – Professor in the faculty of world studies at the University of TehranMohammad Reza Farzanegan – Professor of Middle East economics at Marburg UniversityPaolo von Schirach – President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think tankPublished On 10 Mar 2026
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TUE · 2026-03-10 · 19:29 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0310-23266
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Is control of Iran’s natural resources a factor in US strategy?
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.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-10 · 19:29 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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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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Iran is a key supplier to China.
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Iran has vast oil as well as gas reserves.
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A member of US President Donald Trump’s inner circle has said control of those reserves is a key United States aim.
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Control of Iran's natural resources is a key United States aim amid the country’s war against Iran.
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