“Even more problematic, they account for almost 40% of the world’s oil EXPORTS. “
The Carter Doctrine says the US has an Essential, Strategic Interest in ensuring the free flow of oil out of the Gulf.
And we’re willing to use nukes to ensure it.
This is a valid purpose for war, if it comes to that.
Let’s hope the Iranians cool their sh!t.
“The Carter Doctrine ...”
Reason enough to toss it on the ash heap.
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