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Iran - The Shah of Iran leaves the country
Iran's majority rises up against the Shah, and soon he leaves because he no longer has a place in his country. -
Afghanistan - The US supports the Taliban in Afghanistan and its fight against the Soviet Union
The US had just lost Iraq as an ally and therefore lost influence in the western nations; to form an alliance with Afghanistan, they sent troops to aid them against the Soviets -
Iran - US helps the Shah of Iran
The US understands that Iraq's global position gives it a great strategic point; and they realize that the USSR borders the country, so they realize how important it is that Iraq be maintained as it is. As consequence, they support the Shah.
connection to the islamic revolution -
Iran - Iranian Hostage Crisis
53 americans were held hostage for 444 days, because Iran took over the american embassy. -
Afghanistan - The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan
The USSR invaded Afghanistan and took the capital of Kabal. They did so for a few reasons; in order to expand their influence in Asia, to preserve the communist government that was beginning to collapse, and to protect their interests in the western nations. -
Iran, Iraq - Iran-Iraq War Begins
Lasted until August 20, 1988. Iraq and Iran were engaged in border disputes, and Iraq seized the oppurtunity to invade Iran while they were caught up in the chaos of the Iranian Revolution. The US secretly supported Iraq.
Triggered the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, as Iraq was much in debt to Kuwait for its financial assistance in the war -
Iran - The Money from arms sales to Iran is used to supply weapons to the Contra rebels in Nicaragua
30 million dollars from profits of arms sales to Iraq is directed to right wing guerilla "contra" fighters in Nicaragua, as the US was opposed to their leftist government. -
Iran - The US sells weapons to Iran in order to release hostages
(directly linked to the Iran-Contra Scandal) The Ronald Reagan adminstration supplies US made missiles and weapons to Iran for its aid in freeing Americans held hostage in Lebanon. -
Iran - The Iran-Contra scandal breaks out in the US
Ronald Reagan arranges for secret sales of arms to Iran in direct violation of US policy. The profits from such totaled to about 30 million dollars, which was channeled to Nicaraguan countries right week "contra" guerillas in violation of US law.
Connected to the Nicaraguan profit scandal and the hostage crisis -
Iraq - The US had sanctions and fly-monitoring of Iraq
The US regularly checks up on Iraq to look for WMDs and to make sure they were in order. -
Afghanistan - The Soviet Union withdraws from Afghanistan
After partial take over, the Soviets' influence wasn't accepted by Afghanistan's Culture. Total take over soon became impossible, and the soviets withdrew from the country demoralized, having lost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. -
Iraq - Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
Iraq is in a lot of debt after the Iraq-Iran war with Kuwait. Iraq then accuses Kuwait of stealing oil, and in retailiation invades Kuwait.
This triggered the reason why the US sent troops to Iraq (desert storm) -
Iraq - US sends troops to Iraq as part of Desert Shield, Desert Storm
Iraq invades Kuwait, and in retailiation, the United Nations sends troops (mostly American) to stop the invasion and take over. The sending of troops was called Desert Shield, and the land and air operations that took place were called Desert Storm. -
Iran - The Islamic Revolution in Iran; Ayatollah Khomeini
Iran experiences many strikes and demonstrations caused by guerillas in oppose to the shaw; soon they take over and Iran's government is changed into an Islamic Republic, led by the revolution leader Ayatollah Khomeini. -
Afghanistan - Al Queda, and organizations supported by the Taliban, attacks the US on 9/11
Idea to attack US was presented in 1996; terrorists commit suicide missions at US locations, such as the Pentagon and the Twin Towers in New York City. Their purpose was to get back at America.
Triggered the US to send troops to Afghanistan -
Iraq - International observers monitor Iraq and its weapons programs
(reaction to 9/11) The US thought that Iraq was allies with these terrorists, and they wanted to prevent anymore catastrophes from occuring.
Triggered by the events of 9/11 -
Iraq - US sends troops to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom
(not linked to 9/11) The US and United Nations claimed to invade Iraq on terms that they were in the pocession of weapons of mass destruction, but none were found. The war continues today. -
Afghanistan - The U.S. sends troops to Afghanistan
The U.S. reacted to the 9/11 attacks and sent troops to attack the Taliban and Al-Queda. This was called Operation Enduring Freedom
