Question

Why did the U.S. support Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War?

Iraq's government was anti-Soviet Union.
The U.S. had forged diplomatic relations with Iran during the arms-for-hostages deal.
Iran was allied with the Soviet Union against Iraq.
The U.S. wanted Iraq to overthrow Iran's revolutionary government.

Answer 1

Answer: for comprehensive economic sanctions against Iraq, including an oil embargo and severe limitations on the export of dual-use technology.

Step-by-step explanation:

In response to further Iraqi chemical attacks on Kurdish civilians after the August 1988 ceasefire with Iran, U.S. senators Claiborne Pell and Jesse Helms called for comprehensive economic sanctions against Iraq, including an oil embargo and severe limitations on the export of dual-use technology.

Answer 2

The U.S. wanted Iraq to overthrow Iran's revolutionary government.

Step-by-step explanation:

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