What about that Trans-Syrian highway that Iran wants to build, practically ending at Israel's back door?
That's not exactly "our interest"...but it is Israel's...and the Sowdies.
The Chicoms have an even BIGGER trans Eurasia-Africa highway planned.
Chinas $900 billion New Silk Road. What you need to know:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/06/china-new-silk-road-explainer/