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Briefing: ‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep

Strategic angle: Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades.

Editorial StaffApril 1, 20261 min read

Trump expressed desire to seize control of Iranian oil.

The statement reflects a long-standing belief in US entitlement to foreign resources.

Experts warn of the implications of such imperialistic views.