Explain Why Is There Conflict With Iran
Why is there conflict with Iran?
1950-70’s the US supported the ______ or emperor of Iran. He was anti-____________ but he was a harsh ruler to the everyday Iranian. This leads to resentment against the US.
1979 there is the Islamic ______________, led by _______________________. Iranian revolutionaries took over _____ American hostages and held them for almost a year and a half.
This led to social and political conflict between the US and Iran.
Iran used to be a great empire and they wish to be important on the world stage again.
They are currently threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz/ _________ Gulf, due to international sanctions against them.
They also want nuclear energy/weapons? And the west is against this.
Iraq and Iran - Not the Same …show more content…
They differ in several ways, but one of the main differences is ethnicity and language. In Iraq they are ethnically _______ and speak the ________ language. In Iran they are ethnically _________ and speak the _________ language.
What are the Gulf Wars?
Conflicts between the _______, _______ and ________ to control the Persian Gulf and its oil and shipping lanes.
Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) - Iran vs. Iraq; ___________ weapons used by both sides, possibly a __________ people died. US supported ____________ and Saddam Hussein, but covertly sold weapons to Iran.
Gulf War (1991) - US vs Iraq; Saddam Hussein invaded _________ to take control of oilfields. US and coalition fought to protect Saudi and __________ oilfields. War stopped in a matter of days with US victory, but Hussein still in
1950-70’s the US supported the ______ or emperor of Iran. He was anti-____________ but he was a harsh ruler to the everyday Iranian. This leads to resentment against the US.
1979 there is the Islamic ______________, led by _______________________. Iranian revolutionaries took over _____ American hostages and held them for almost a year and a half.
This led to social and political conflict between the US and Iran.
Iran used to be a great empire and they wish to be important on the world stage again.
They are currently threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz/ _________ Gulf, due to international sanctions against them.
They also want nuclear energy/weapons? And the west is against this.
Iraq and Iran - Not the Same …show more content…
They differ in several ways, but one of the main differences is ethnicity and language. In Iraq they are ethnically _______ and speak the ________ language. In Iran they are ethnically _________ and speak the _________ language.
What are the Gulf Wars?
Conflicts between the _______, _______ and ________ to control the Persian Gulf and its oil and shipping lanes.
Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) - Iran vs. Iraq; ___________ weapons used by both sides, possibly a __________ people died. US supported ____________ and Saddam Hussein, but covertly sold weapons to Iran.
Gulf War (1991) - US vs Iraq; Saddam Hussein invaded _________ to take control of oilfields. US and coalition fought to protect Saudi and __________ oilfields. War stopped in a matter of days with US victory, but Hussein still in