Why is the Middle East home to half of the world's oil reserves?
In today's world, whenever a major war breaks out in the Middle East, such as the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, there is a severe energy crisis and panic throughout the world. But have you ever wondered why almost half of the world's total oil and 40 percent of its gas are hidden in a region that covers only three percent of the world's land area?
