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Bruce Kolinski, P.E. (Retired)'s avatar

Excellent history lesson and a timely reminder. Thank you Ms. Chung. Well done.

Deymoond's avatar

Que artículo más fantástico, Cynthia!

Mike Kostich's avatar

It's just a prequel or brief sub-chapter of the control of energy resources whole epic saga, but about the time OPEC was founded, Enrico Mattei, the founder of ENI, the Italian state-owned energy company, confidently stood up to the Seven Sisters, i.e. the most powerful oil companies in the world at the time (Exxon, Shell, BP, Mobil, Chevron, Gulf Oil and Texaco.)

He died in a plane crash, not long after, probably because somebody placed an infernal machine, a timed explosive device, on his plane.

https://eccolemarche.eu/en/blog/2024/01/09/the-mystery-of-enrico-matteis-death/

Stuart Finlay's avatar

Wow Cynthia! You uncovered another layer to the Iranian story with the EMS

KW NORTON's avatar

The sad history of international politics shows a determination to stamp out freedom whenever and wherever it arises. Evil perpetuates evil. “Peaceful slavery” desired over “dangerous freedom.”

Stegiel's avatar

The Shah was murdered by Brezenski.