Iran-Israel Conflict: Escalation and Tensions
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What was the impact of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Iran's relations with Israel?

  • Iran increased its oil sales to Israel
  • Iran's views of Israel changed, seeing it as an occupier of Palestinian land (correct)
  • Iran ceased all relations with Israel
  • Iran established diplomatic ties with Israel
  • What term did Ayatollah Khomeini use to refer to Israel?

  • Occupier of Palestine
  • Great Satan
  • Little Satan (correct)
  • Regional Power
  • What was the goal of the Stuxnet computer virus, reportedly developed by the US and Israel?

  • To disrupt Iran's oil production
  • To attack Iran's military command centers
  • To support Iranian militant groups
  • To prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons (correct)
  • Why have concerns of a widening conflict or confrontation been raised in recent months?

    <p>Due to Iran's support of militant groups in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the nature of the conflict between Israel and Iran since 1979?

    <p>A shadow war through proxies and limited strategic attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Iran's significant attack on Israel?

    <p>In retaliation for the deadly strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, Syria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war?

    <p>Israel won the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Israel's 'periphery doctrine'?

    <p>To counter Arab hostility by forming alliances with non-Arab, mainly Muslim, countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the foreign policy orientation of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who ruled Iran from 1941 to 1979?

    <p>Pro-Western</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a component of Iran's attack on Israel?

    <p>Tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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