Question

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.

Answer 1

One reason why the U.S. supported Saddam Hussein and Iraq in the war against Iran in the 1980s was because "A.The U.S. considered Iran's militant Islam a bigger threat," since the US had to choose the "lesser of two evils" in this case.