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![Iranian oil and cargo ships at the Strait of Hormuz. Almost a third of the world's oil exports are shipped through the Strait.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/07/2019_0711-iran-strait-of-hormus-400x300.jpg)
Oil’s Enduring Sway in US Policy in the Middle East
If the United States goes to war with Iran, oil lies at the root of the present and long-term crisis.
![Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a meeting in Beijing on December 5, 2016.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/06/2019_0625-iran-javad-zarif-400x300.jpg)
Iran Accuses Trump Administration of Closing Path to Peace With New Sanctions
The Trump administration's decision to escalate economic warfare against Iran came after weeks of soaring tensions.
![A RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle is seen at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 23, 2010. Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a RQ-4 Global Hawk on June 20, 2019.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/06/2019_0620-uav-drone-400x300.jpg)
Accusing US of Intrusion in National Airspace, Iran Shoots Down US Drone
The incident follows the Trump administration's attempts to blame Iran for the Gulf of Oman oil tanker attack last week.
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World Pushes for Diplomacy as US Rushes to Blame Iran for Tanker Attacks
Iran denied any involvement and accused the Trump administration of trying to sabotage diplomacy.
![Mike Pompeo stands in front of a photo of a burning tanker, oil](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2019/06/2019-614-mike-pompeo-400x300.jpg)
Mike Pompeo Blames Iran for Tanker Attack Without Single Shred of Evidence
Pompeo's statement only served to move the U.S. and Iran closer to a military conflict.
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Why Hasn’t Sen. Elizabeth Warren Backed the Iran Deal?
Given that neocons are agitating for new Congressional sanctions on Iran now in the hopes that this will sink recent diplomatic success, shouldn't Senator Elizabeth Warren be speaking out …