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Finally, desire unmasked :: from www.uruknet.info :: news from occupied Iraq - it

Finally, desire unmasked :: from www.uruknet.info :: news from occupied Iraq - it
..........The world's third largest oil holder, Iraq has proven reserves of 112.5 billion barrels and unproven reserves of an estimated 215 billion barrels, with the cost of tapping these reserves lower than US$1 per barrel. Once in control of Iraqi oil, not only will the US be confident of oil supply and the wallets of its oil dealers significantly fatter, but it will have another means by which to contain other economies. Further to that, Iraq's geographical location and water resources are also strategically important.............

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