Why did the U. S. support Saddam Hussein and Iraq in the war against Iran in the 1980s?

A. The U. S. considered Iran's militant Islam a bigger threat.

B. Iraq threatened to commit terrorist acts against the U. S. if the U. S. did not cooperate.

C. The U. S. wanted Iraq to conquer Iran and acquire control of the oil wells.

D. All answers are correct.

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Cara Novak

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7 August, 14:01

Why did the U. S. support Saddam Hussein and Iraq in the war against Iran in the 1980s?

A. The U. S. considered Iran's militant Islam a bigger threat.

B. Iraq threatened to commit terrorist acts against the U. S. if the U. S. did not cooperate.

C. The U. S. wanted Iraq to conquer Iran and acquire control of the oil wells.

D. All answers are correct.

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Jeremy Jarvis · Answer 1

D. The US formerly supported the Christian Kingdom of Persia. Ayatollah Khomeini seized power and turned it into an Islamic Republic.

In the 1979, Iran held a bunch of ambassadors hostage. This was very unpopular with the people and resulted in Jimmy Carter losing reelection.

Iran was also very rich in oil, and the US wanted the valuable oil.