🦁 US presence in the Middle East at a critical junction - opinion - The Jerusalem Post

Ever since oil was first found in Persia (now Iran) in 1908, and later in Saudi Arabia (1938), the US has steadily increased its interest and presence in the region, even after the US has become energy independent. Now, despite its presidents' statements -- "US first" and "Asia first" -- the US finds itself deeply involved in Middle East (ME) affairs.The US interests in the Middle East were never limited just to economic issues (securing the continuous flow of oil, ensuring safe shipping lines through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, etc.) – they were also aimed at stopping other superpowers from taking over control of this important part of the world (the Germans in ...

Jerusalem Post (Opinion)     Feb 05, 2024