Tehran Analyst Alleges US Aims to Control Iranian Oil and Fragment Nation
Summary
A Tehran analyst accuses the US of strategizing to control Iran's oil and fragment the country, citing statements by US Senator Lindsey Graham and President Donald Trump.
Key Points
- A University of Tehran analyst alleges the US aims to control Iran's oil resources and fragment the nation.
- US Senator Lindsey Graham is quoted as saying 'Trump wants Iran's oil,' confirming suspicions in Iran.
- The analyst compares US strategy in the Persian Gulf to 19th century British imperialism.
- There is belief in Iran that a plan exists to separate oil-rich southern Iran to increase regional influence, but it is deemed unlikely to succeed.
