image sourced from original article at The article argues that while Israel's reasons for attacking Iran are straightforward, Donald Trump's objectives are more complex and not centered on promoting 'freedom' for the Iranian people. Instead, the focus is described as strategic and geopolitical.
At the core is energy. Iran holds the world's second-largest natural gas reserves and significant oil reserves, much of which has remained outside Western markets due to sanctions. Reintegrating Iran into the global energy system could dramatically reshape energy flows and markets.
Bringing Iranian oil and gas into Western-aligned supply chains would be more than a commercial shift. It would carry major geopolitical consequences, potentially altering the balance of power involving China and Russia while redrawing the global energy map.
