Lindsey Graham has described the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a “good investment”.
Hawkish Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told Fox News on Sunday that the US would control a third of the world’s oil and reap record profits if it succeeded in toppling the Iranian government.
Graham made his comments as global oil prices crossed $100 a barrel, a rise President Donald Trump has dismissed. “Very Low Price” For the US-Israeli war against Iran that began on February 28.
Graham explained the cost of an attack on Iran “Best Money Ever Spent” and argued that the war was intended to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons – Iran has long denied that its nuclear program is peaceful.
“When this regime falls, we’re going to have a new Middle East, we’re going to make a ton of money. Nobody’s going to threaten the Strait of Hormuz again.” Graham said. He added that he would establish the US “friendly” Government in Tehran.
“Venezuela and Iran have 31% of the world’s oil reserves. We’re going to partner with 31% of the known reserves. It’s China’s nightmare. It’s a good investment.” Graham said.
Washington has been trying to take control of Venezuela’s oil sector since US commandos captured President Nicolas Maduro in early January. On Saturday, President Donald Trump formally recognized Venezuela’s interim president, Delsey RodrÃguez, who signaled his intention to cooperate with the US.
In response to the US-Israeli attacks, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and shot down several tankers trying to transit the critical shipping lane, leading to further disruptions in global energy flows. The Iranian military has also launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Gulf countries.
Tehran denounced the war as an unprovoked attack and vowed not to give in to Trump’s demands. “Unconditional surrender.”
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