Asked by Russell Leung on Jul 06, 2024
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Why did the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein order his army to invade neighboring Iran in September 1980?
A) CIA operatives has urged him to do so.
B) He feared the religious fanaticism of Iran.
C) He wanted to seize Iran's oil, water, and territory.
D) Iranians provoked the attack with suicide bombs in Baghdad.
Saddam Hussein
The fifth President of Iraq, serving from 1979 until 2003, known for his authoritarian rule and involvement in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War.
Seize Iran's Oil
Refers to efforts or strategies, particularly by foreign powers, to control or influence Iran's oil reserves, which are among the world's largest, for strategic, economic, or political reasons.
- Scrutinize the impact of events on the international stage on both the foreign policy of the U.S. and its domestic political environment.
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Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the impact of events on the international stage on both the foreign policy of the U.S. and its domestic political environment.
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