US War with Iran: A Struggle for Global Control

The 2025 US military action against Iran was not prompted by concerns over Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but rather by a strategic effort to maintain US dominance in the Middle East and prevent the rise of a multipolar world order. Negotiations in Geneva, prior to the attack, had reportedly reached a breakthrough, with Iran agreeing to unprecedented levels of oversight and reductions in refined uranium, yet the US proceeded with military action.

The Neoconservative Logic Behind the Conflict

Opponents of the war with Iran have consistently argued that it does not serve US interests, given the lack of a direct threat posed by Iran to the United States. However, this perspective overlooks the long-standing neoconservative strategy that has shaped US foreign policy for over half a century. This strategy, as outlined by economist Michael Hudson, aims to control the Middle East and its oil resources as a foundation for US economic power. The goal is to prevent other nations from achieving economic autonomy from the US-led neoliberal order.

Historical Roots of US Strategy

Plans to potentially overthrow the Iranian government and divide it along ethnic lines date back to at least 1974, following the OPEC oil price increases. At that time, US strategists recognized the importance of controlling the global oil trade, viewing it as a critical tool for exerting economic and diplomatic influence. The strategy involved exploiting ethnic divisions within Iran, specifically targeting Baluchistan, Kurdish, Tajik, and Turkic Azeri populations.

Dollar Hegemony and Eurasian Integration

The attack on Iran is fundamentally about preventing countries from breaking away from US financial control and the dominance of the US dollar. The US seeks to disrupt the growing economic integration between Eurasian nations, particularly China and Russia. A key aspect of this strategy involves preventing Iran from selling oil to China, as approximately 80% of Iran’s oil exports were going to China prior to the conflict.

Controlling the Global Oil Trade

The US objective has been to control the world’s oil trade, not necessarily by owning the oil itself, but by ensuring that oil revenues are recycled back into the US economy through investments in US Treasury securities, bonds, and stocks. This system, initially discussed in the 1970s, aimed to maintain US economic leverage over oil-producing nations. Subsequent US foreign policy has focused on preventing countries from purchasing oil from nations outside of US control, leading to sanctions against Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

The Broader Implications

The war on Iran represents a broader effort to maintain US unipolar control and prevent the emergence of a multipolar world. By controlling access to vital resources like oil, the US aims to exert pressure on other nations and enforce compliance with its foreign policy objectives. This strategy has involved a series of actions, including sanctions and military interventions, designed to consolidate US power and prevent the rise of alternative economic and political centers.