HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Protect its oil interest
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Combat terrorism
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Supply oil to Middle Eastern countries
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Protect its allies (Israel)
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Detailed explanation-1: -Currently stated priorities of the U.S. government in the Middle East include resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and limiting the spread of weapons of mass destruction among regional states, particularly Iran.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the Middle East, an unequal access to natural resources has led to conflict between countries. As the two most important resources in the region, water and oil have caused such conflicts. Oil is the most abundant resource in the Middle East, and many countries’ economies are dependent on it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil producer and accounts for roughly 15% of global output.
Detailed explanation-4: -The top five sources of U.S. crude oil imports by percentage share of U.S. total crude oil imports in 2021 were: Canada61% Mexico10% Saudi Arabia6% Russia3% Colombia3% 02-Nov-2022