How valuable are Iran's natural resources?
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How valuable are Iran's natural resources?

25:41 Mar 10, 2026
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Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking?  In this episode:  Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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