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Are speculations valid that suggest the prolongued occupation in Afghanistan was attributed to the discovery of a lithium vein?

There has been speculation that the discovery of a lithium vein in Afghanistan provides incentive for the prolongued occupation of the nation over this past decade. Do said speculations yield any validity or should they simply be tossed atop a long list of conspiracies against the US government?

Hey Steve, There has been speculation that the discovery of a lithium vein in Afghanistan has been the incentive for a prolongued occupation of the nation. Does said speculation yield any validity?