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Oil and Gas in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kuwait own more than half of the world's known oil reserves. In 1973, these nations used that power to retaliate against the US for supporting Israel. The most dangerous place for merchant shipping today is the Gulf surrounded by the Gulf War. Aya Batrawi: As never before, the drive for new oil reserves in the Middle East has a vital importance.