Topic: Rumalia Oil Field

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Forced Vaccinations
Episode 109 10:16 - 13:56

109: Forced Vaccinations

Iraq War, US Troop Withdrawal and Oil Field Rights

The hosts analyze the June 30th withdrawal of US troops from Iraqi cities, contrasting the media's focus with the simultaneous awarding of oil development rights. British Petroleum and China won the rights to develop the Rumalia oil field, a project Reuters estimates could yield $1.7 trillion in profit. They suggest the timing of the troop withdrawal was orchestrated to distract from the significant energy deals being finalized.