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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Dharna Noor

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

a composite image showing a satellite view of an island on the left, and a man speaking on the right
Donald Trump has his sights set on Iran’s Kharg Island. Composite: ESA/AFP via Getty Images, UPI/Shutterstock

Donald Trump said this past weekend he wants to “take the oil in Iran” by seizing control of a key export hub, echoing a refrain he has returned to for over a decade.

It’s a sign of his disregard for international law and belief in “fossil-fuel imperialism”, experts say.

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