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The US helps the Shah of Iran
Brzezinski called the Shah to tell them that the US would "back him to the hilt". -
The shah of Iran Leaves the Country
First major demonstrations of protesting against the shah began in January 1978 and over time the protests and strikes got worse untill the shah ended up leaving in mid january. -
The islamic Revolution in Iran
After the Shah left the country the Iranian peoples voted for the direction their government will take. 98% voted in favor of a republic over a monarchy. -
Hostages Taken in Iran
53 American hostages were held for 444days. They were realsed 20 minutes after Reagan took office on January 20, 1981. -
US Supports the Taliban
The CIA funded the Taliban in fighting the USSR.The official name was "Operation Cyclone" and it provided assistance t anti-soviet forces through the Pakistan intelligence sevices. -
Soviet Union invades Afghanistan
It was a battle between Islamic Mujahideen vs People's Democratic party. The Soviet Union supported PDPA and the U.S. supported Islamic Mujahideen. The USSR and anti-communist guerillas fought in Afghanistan. -
Iran-Iraq war begins
Began when Iraq invaded Iran and lasted 8 years. Both sides used trench warfare like in WWI. Siece fire called on August 20,1988 -
Suddam Hussien Supported by US
Reagan was afraid Iraq would lose the Iran-Iraq war. Iraq was the third largest recipient of the US. The US helped Iraq spot Iranian troops with chemical weapons. -
Iran Contra Scandal
It was a political scandal in the U.S. during Reagen's administration. The U.S. sold weapons to Iran to secure the hostages. Iran then sold them to Nicuaragua. -
Iraq Invades Kuwait
Iraq sent many soldiers and squadrons including special forces, commandos, gun ships, and fighter air-jets. The goal was to gain air superiority. Iraq accused Kuwait of stealing oil. -
Dessert Shield Operation
The U.S. sent troops to Suadi Arabia. -
Desert Storm Opertion
This was a air campain that destroyed Iraqi radar sites near the Iraq - Suadia Arabia border. -
International Observers Monitor Iraq and it's Weapons Program
The US and UK claimed Iraq had possesion of weapons of mass destruction posted a threat to them and their allies. -
Operation Enduring Freedom
The US's official name for the war against terrorism. Began after 9/11. Many other countries also went into Afghanistan including the UK, Germany and over 39others. -
U.S. sends troops to Afghanistan
After 9/11, the U.S. launched an attack on the president of the Taliban. -
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Involved a multinational force inclding UK and the US that was an ongoing campaign for the invasion of Iraq. -
NATO Airstrike in Kunduz
American war-jet blasted two fuel tankers hi-jacked by the Taliban killing 90 people. Afghan president condemned US soldiers for it and startd conflicts. -
Strategic Partner Agreement
US president George W. Bush visted Afghanistan hailing Hamid Karzai as an example of a great leader. Hamid Karzai became president of Afghanistan.
