Another part of the problem is the brazen manipulation of the Persian Gulf region by the UK & US to ensure their oil security. 
There is little doubt that war in Iraq is basically about oil. For nearly 100 years, first the British empire and then the US have based their Middle East policy on their oil security agenda. This approach continues despite its persistent failure. The US embraced the Shah of Iran, and got the Iranian Revolution. The US embraced and later toppled Saddam Hussein, with an unintended boost for Iran. The US stationed troops in Saudi Arabia and helped create al-Qaeda’s political agenda. The US pushed for elections in Palestine, but then championed the financial strangulation of the newly elected Hamas government.
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Source:- IIPM Editorial
There is little doubt that war in Iraq is basically about oil. For nearly 100 years, first the British empire and then the US have based their Middle East policy on their oil security agenda. This approach continues despite its persistent failure. The US embraced the Shah of Iran, and got the Iranian Revolution. The US embraced and later toppled Saddam Hussein, with an unintended boost for Iran. The US stationed troops in Saudi Arabia and helped create al-Qaeda’s political agenda. The US pushed for elections in Palestine, but then championed the financial strangulation of the newly elected Hamas government.For complete IIPM article click here
Source:- IIPM Editorial
