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The United States federal government maintains a complex relationship with the Middle East, involving geopolitical strategies to secure fossil fuel supplies [1], diplomatic tensions regarding OPEC+ production policies [2], and historical military and political interventions to protect regional allies and influence oil pricing [3].
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The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org 1 fact
claimWithin the potential 'Middle East-Asia' energy group, oil-producing countries in the Middle East may maintain good relations with Russia, and OPEC+ may reject U.S. government requests to increase production capacity.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe United States government subsidizes pipelines and supports military actions in the Middle East as a strategy to ensure a stable and reliable supply of fossil fuels.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
claimThe United States government, under George Bush, prioritized protecting Saudi Arabia and Israel and preventing Iraq from wielding political influence or controlling oil prices in the Middle East.