The classic case of “blood for oil” is evident here. So tell me, if Iraq gives this to anyone but the US, why did we spend so much money and spill so much American blood? We don’t need their oil. In five years we will be energy independent and the Saudis and Iraqis can pound sand as far as any US money is concerned.
Generally true, but it wasn’t the intention in 2003. That’s the example of overreach by politicians pushing their combined vested interests with big oil at the time.
No potential returns for big oil behind Bushes could compensate for the loss of life and treasure in this mess.
And it failed to produce an environment good enough for the American companies to earn any profit at all.
The same overreach is evident in Europe now with LNG drive.
If the Russians buy the rights, then THEY can supply the troops to maintain security. A net win for us.