3. What impact did the Cold War have on the conflict in the Midd: Why did the U.S. provide arms to Iraq directly and to Iran indirectly during the Iran-Iraq War?

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Why did the U.S. provide arms to Iraq directly and to Iran indirectly during the Iran-Iraq War?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

The U.S. supported Iraq to counter Iranian advances while secretly supplying Iran through Israel to maintain leverage over both sides.

Why did the U.S. provide arms to Iraq directly and to Iran indirectly during the Iran-Iraq War?