As long as we don’t run from Iraq, which will split it into terrorist splinter states, American companies will work and exploit the oil-fields, this of course will benefit America. Iraq could become a reliable oil-supplier to us. Way better than Venezuela or Saudi Arabia.
It also raises the strategic value of Iraq. If we can stabilize Iraq (which would become more likely with huge oil reserves in Sunni areas) the wealth will make Iraq indeed a compartively advanced Arab state.
Sigh.
My 20 years of working experience in the Middle East makes me want to believe you, but...