Why the Middle East is so important to the US - BBC World Service

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There has been almost a century of diplomacy, interventions, wars and economic deals between the US and the countries in the Middle East. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM In that time friends have become foes, enemies have become allies and the United States of America has maintained an eager interest in the region - but why? Here are three reasons why the US is so involved in the Middle East. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Middle Eastern oil and American weapons 02:58 US allies in the Middle East 06:20 Security threats and war in the Middle East 09:43 Power and influence in the Middle East To watch more documentaries from our award-winning teams check out this playlist, perfect for the biggest screen in your home 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fADt3h_U2SOWErIq-xtXPD ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #USA #MiddleEast #Politics