US war on Iran isn't just about Israel; it's mainly about oil and dollar dominance
Published: March 13, 2026
Duration: 52:10
Why is the USA waging war on Iran? It's not just because of Israel. Washington wants to control the oil of the Middle East (West Asia) to maintain the petrodollar system. The Trump admin fears the dedollarization movement's challenge to the global reserve currency, which is the US empire's most powerful tool. Ben Norton explains.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcXrvKVsPV8
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