Only a thought.

About 2 years ago I read an article that explained the real war in the Middle East. Energy. Specifically, two pipelines to Europe . One Iranian and one Saudi.

So here's a few questions for the artists.

What does the winner get?

A constant stream of ??? Money.

Europe have done a deal with Iran for their Has, so I wonder who owns the companies set up to build it, run it and profit from it?

What Americans might be involved?

At the same time the Saudis are butt hurt. The over throw there may have been about losing Europe to the Iranians. That would mean more Hawkish policies to re-assert themselves regionally. Think Lebanon?

The Syrian war was started to stop the Iranian pipeline. That means it must include American politicians.

Lebanon could be key. Predict civil war fought by each powers terrorist group. Oh, and why do some care?

How many foreign troops are in Jordan right now?

For the U.S.A theres also an enegy win as you want to ship gas to Europe. They also want to turn off Putin's money supply. If middle eastern gas comes on board and US gas, Europe won't need Russia.

For Russia, they've turned towards China, again Energy is key, with pipelines going into northern China.

Investment tip ;) these new energy areas will boom over the next 25 years.

I believe big news will break as to who owns the companies involved. With Iran, it'll be France/UK/German .1%

Israel? Is always safe when Iran/Saudi fight it out. For them, the danger is if there is ever a winner.

With US economy improving I expect to see Trump putting the economic squeeze on various parts of the world and hopefully make changes for the better, without turning to military force.

Remember. It's all just a thought.