US Official Reveals Iran War Making America Richer, Here's the Evidence
Jakarta – US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has stated that Washington would control nearly one-third of global oil reserves and reap record profits if it successfully overthrew the Iranian government. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Graham emphasised the strategic ambitions behind the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
Graham described the cost of attacking Iran as the best money ever spent in history. He argued that the war aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, although Tehran has consistently denied these allegations and insisted its nuclear programme is peaceful.
“When this regime falls, we will have a new Middle East, we will generate enormous amounts of money. There will be no more threats to the Strait of Hormuz,” Graham stated, adding that the US would install a friendly government in Tehran.
Graham further highlighted the potential for controlling global energy resources through domination of Iran and Venezuela. He contended that controlling the oil reserves of these two nations would be a decisive blow against America’s geopolitical rival, China.
“Venezuela and Iran hold 31% of global oil reserves. We will establish a partnership with 31% of known oil reserves. This is a nightmare for China. This is a good investment,” Graham asserted.
Graham’s remarks emerged as global crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel. Nevertheless, US President Donald Trump dismissed the price increase as trivial, considering it a small price to pay for the US-Israeli war against Iran launched since 28 February.
Washington has reportedly been attempting to control Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US commandos in early January. On Saturday, Trump formally recognised Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who has signalled willingness to cooperate with the US.
In response to US and Israeli attacks, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked several tankers attempting to traverse this crucial shipping route. This action has triggered further disruptions to global energy flows, compounded by Iranian military counter-attacks on American military bases in Gulf states.
The Tehran government has condemned the war as unprovoked aggression and vowed not to capitulate to the unconditional surrender demands made by Trump. Military tensions in the region continue to escalate, affecting global economic stability.