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What was the main reason for Iran's close relationship with the West in the mid-1970s?

  • To establish dominance over European allies
  • To confront Soviet influence in the Middle East (correct)
  • To gain access to advanced Chinese weaponry
  • To build up its armed forces to invade neighboring countries

    • What advantage did Iran take of its close relationship with the West in the mid-1970s?

  • Enhancing its trade relations with South American countries
  • Building up its armed forces with advanced Western weaponry (correct)
  • Expanding its influence in North African nations
  • Strengthening cultural ties with Eastern European countries

    • Which aircraft demonstrated Iran's close alliance with Washington in the mid-1970s?

  • American F-14 Tomcat fighters (correct)
  • French Dassault Rafale fighters
  • British Eurofighter Typhoon fighters
  • Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighters

    • What made the F-14 Tomcat fighters significant for Iran's military capabilities in the mid-1970s?

    <p>Capability of firing the massive AIM-54 Phoenix missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the Shah's dismissal of the country's parliament and the instigation of the white revolution?

    <p>The Shahs power struggle with the prime minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the white revolution on the wealth of regional leaders?

    <p>Redistribution towards cultural and technological reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ayatollah Khomeini manage to rally many opposition groups together?

    <p>Emphasizing the Shah's close ties to the West and Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the American operation dubbed Eagle Claw?

    <p>Eight US service personnel and one Iranian civilian were killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What long-term problem did the West face after the Iranian revolution?

    <p>They faced a major regional opponent armed with advanced weaponry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the Shah take in response to opposition groups emerging from the white revolution?

    <p>He tried to suppress them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant advantage did the F-14 Tomcat fighters provide to Iran in the mid-1970s?

    <p>They could hit an airborne target 100 miles away with the AIM-54 Phoenix missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it difficult for the modern mindset to appreciate Iran's alliance with the West in the mid-1970s?

    <p>The tension between the United States and Iran made it hard to comprehend their past alliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Iran a formidable force in the skies over the desert in the mid-1970s?

    <p>Having F-14 Tomcat fighters capable of firing the massive AIM-54 Phoenix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the challenges faced by the West in maintaining Iran as an ally in the mid-1970s?

    <p>Addressing internal threats and opposition to the Shah within Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Shah's white revolution?

    <p>It diverted wealth from regional leaders towards cultural and technological reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ayatollah Khomeini manage to alienate the Shah from the people?

    <p>By highlighting the Shah's close ties to the West and Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the violent response by government forces to quash the uprising in January 1978?

    <p>It drew in further support for the uprising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened on January 17th, 1979, in relation to the Shah?

    <p>He abdicated the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the American operation dubbed Eagle Claw?

    <p>It ended in tragedy with casualties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the long-term problems faced by the West after the Iranian revolution?

    <p>Presence of a major regional opponent armed with advanced weaponry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the Shah's dismissal of the country’s parliament and instigation of the white revolution?

    <p>The Shahs power struggle with the prime minister in 1953</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ayatollah Khomeini manage to alienate the Shah from the people?

    <p>By emphasizing the Shah's close ties to the West and Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the white revolution on the wealth of regional leaders?

    <p>It stripped much of the wealth away from them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant advantage did the F-14 Tomcat fighters provide to Iran in the mid-1970s?

    <p>They armed Iran with the very latest weaponry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the long-term problems faced by the West after the Iranian revolution?

    <p>A major regional opponent armed with modern weaponry supplied by the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Ayatollah Khomeini's return home in triumph?

    <p>It led to ousting remnants of the Shah’s government and founding of Islamic Republic of Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main advantage for Iran in acquiring the American F-14 Tomcat fighters in the mid-1970s?

    <p>The F-14s had the capability to engage in long-range aerial combat with the AIM-54 Phoenix missiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Shah of Iran utilize Iran's close relationship with the West to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East?

    <p>He equipped his armed forces with advanced British-made Chieftain tanks to deter Soviet expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it challenging for the West to maintain Iran as a close ally in the mid-1970s?

    <p>The rise of internal opposition groups within Iran threatened the stability of the Shah's regime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aircraft did Iran acquire that best demonstrated its close alliance with Washington in the mid-1970s?

    <p>American F-14 Tomcat fighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Al-Bakr's forced resignation as the Iraqi president in 1979?

    <p>The political scheming of his deputy, Saddam Hussein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the end of negotiations to merge Iraq with neighboring Syria?

    <p>Al-Bakr's removal from power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Kurds and why were they involved in a struggle with the Iraqi government?

    <p>They were indigenous people campaigning for their own homeland called Kurdistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the signing of the Algiers Agreement in relation to the Kurdish struggle?

    <p>It marked the end of support for Kurdish fighters from Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Saddam Hussein publicly withdraw from the Algiers Agreement?

    <p>The regime in Iran was not abiding by the agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Saddam Hussein taking personal command of the planning for the operation?

    <p>The fear of a potential Shiite revolution supported by Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced Saddam Hussein to take influence from Israel’s preemptive strike during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War?

    <p>The rise of the Shiite Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of seizing both banks of the Shatt Al Arab waterway for Saddam Hussein?

    <p>To secure control of the oil-rich region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Saddam Hussein believe he had to strike quickly in his operation against Iran?

    <p>To prevent Iran from becoming more stable and presenting a greater threat to his ambitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key to success in Saddam Hussein's operation against Iran?

    <p>Destroying the Iranian Air Force quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the forced resignation of Iraqi president Ahmed Hassan Al-Bakr in 1979?

    <p>His deputy, Saddam Hussein, schemed to force him out of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was involved in a prolonged struggle with the Iraqi government for their own homeland called Kurdistan?

    <p>The Kurds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the signing of the Algiers Agreement in relation to the Kurdish struggle?

    <p>The agreement resulted in the withdrawal of support for Kurdish fighters from Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary ideology promoted by Iraq's ruling party at the time of power transition from Al-Bakr to Saddam Hussein?

    <p>Arab nationalism and socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Iran attempt to instigate a policy of Arabization?

    <p>To suppress the Kurdish culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Saddam Hussein's withdrawal from the Algiers Agreement?

    <p>The new regime in Iran not abiding by it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate trigger for Saddam Hussein's forces to strike against Iran?

    <p>Iran's withdrawal from the Algiers Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced Saddam Hussein to take personal command of the planning for the operation despite not having served in the armed forces?

    <p>Israel’s preemptive strike during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of seizing control of both banks of the Shatt Al Arab waterway for Iraq?

    <p>To secure oil-rich region based on historical claims over the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Saddam Hussein's main strategic objective in launching an encompassing thrust into Iranian territory?

    <p>To seize Iranian territory and fend off Iranians until they were forced to concede defeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Iranian Air-force's response to the Iraqi attack on their airfields?

    <p>They suffered relatively light damage and were able to retaliate within 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the first battle in Khuzestan?

    <p>The Iraqi advance was stalled and it bought Iran time to mobilize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the city of Khorramshahr during the conflict?

    <p>It was referred to as the 'city of blood' due to the heavy casualties during the fighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome for Iraqi troops by the end of 1980?

    <p>They were on the defensive and their reserves were becoming increasingly depleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the degradation of Iran's military power after the revolution?

    <p>Western sanctions leading to the cannibalization of advanced Western weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Iran do to regenerate a large portion of their initially inoperable equipment?

    <p>Began a major program to produce their own spares and ammunition for tanks and aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the unfortunate side effects of Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran?

    <p>United Iran against foreign invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Saddam Hussein view the retreat and reorganization of some Iraqi generals as intolerable?

    <p>He considered it a sign of incompetence and cowardice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major oversights by Saddam Hussein as a wartime leader?

    <p>Failure to secure air defenses against Iranian air campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Iran respond to Saddam Hussein's plans for disorganization and internal instability within the new Iranian regime?

    <p>The invasion only served to unite Iran against the foreign invader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did Iran take after Saddam Hussein overextended his forces along multiple front lines?

    <p>They took advantage of the weakened Iraqi defense along select targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences faced by Iraq due to Saddam Hussein's insistence on personally directing the campaign?

    <p>Difficulty in maintaining support from their comrades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the shortcomings revealed about Saddam Hussein as a wartime leader due to the atmosphere of fear amongst the leadership?

    <p>Ignoring defensive strategies and contingencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Iran do in response to attacks on Iraqi oil fields by launching an air campaign?

    <p>Flew with non-operational advanced radars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Iraq underestimate Iran's response to their invasion?

    <p>They miscalculated the strength of Iran's military and unity of its people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Iranian response to the Iraqi air force's attack on 10 airfields?

    <p>The Iranian airfields were quickly repaired and the Iranian Air-force rose to meet the attackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the objective of the Iraqi operation to seize Khuzestan?

    <p>To control the waterway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the first battle where Iranian anti-tank teams inflicted heavy toll on Iraqi tanks?

    <p>The battle stalled the Iraqi advance, buying Iran time to mobilize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Iraqi troops on the defensive by the end of 1980?

    <p>Their reserves were becoming increasingly depleted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the degradation of Iran's military power after the revolution?

    <p>Lack of experienced generals and senior officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Iran a formidable force in the skies over the desert in the mid-1970s?

    <p>Advanced Western weaponry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the shortcomings revealed about Saddam Hussein as a wartime leader due to the atmosphere of fear amongst the leadership?

    <p>Inadequate preparation for air attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Saddam Hussein taking personal command of the planning for the operation?

    <p>To prevent retreat and reorganization of Iraqi generals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the unfortunate side effects of Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran?

    <p>Uniting Iran against the foreign invader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the significant advantages provided by F-14 Tomcat fighters to Iran in the mid-1970s?

    <p>Advanced radars for accurate air campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of seizing control of both banks of the Shatt Al Arab waterway for Iraq?

    <p>Preventing Iran's naval access to international waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major oversights by Saddam Hussein as a wartime leader?

    <p>&quot;Overextending&quot; Iraqi forces along front lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced Saddam Hussein to take personal command of the planning for the operation despite not having served in the armed forces?

    <p>The cults of his own personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the long-term problems faced by the West after the Iranian revolution?

    <p>Difficulty maintaining Iran as a close ally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Iraq underestimate Iran's response to their invasion?

    <p>Underestimating Iran's ability to unite against foreign invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Saddam Hussein's withdrawal from the Algiers Agreement?

    <p>The agreement's failure to address Iraqi demands regarding Kurds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 40 megawatt reactor and the nuclear center near Baghdad?

    <p>To produce weapons-grade plutonium for Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant damage was inflicted on the Osirak reactor in 1990?

    <p>Stalled the France-Iraqi project by up to three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nations were key suppliers of arms and technical assistance to Iraq during this time?

    <p>Soviet Union and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Iranians launch a surprise attack on the Osirak reactor in 1990?

    <p>To prevent Iraq from exporting nuclear technology to other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the French support for Iraq in 1976?

    <p>Transferring the technology for a 40 megawatt reactor to Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Iranian attack on the Osirak reactor in 1990?

    <p>Stalling the France-Iraqi nuclear project for up to three months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Iran launch a surprise attack on the Osirak reactor in 1990?

    <p>To stop Iraq from developing nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the intended source of plutonium for the Osirak reactor?

    <p>Imported from Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind Iran's ability to threaten shipping with land-based silkworm missiles?

    <p>Iran's capture and hold of the Al-Faw peninsula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Saddam Hussein to step back from conducting the war and allow his generals to call upon their expertise?

    <p>The threat of a full-scale mutiny from Iraq's generals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the doctrinal change in the Iraqi army mentioned in the text?

    <p>An increase in the number and quality of Iraq's troops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Iraq's generals grow quickly impatient with Saddam Hussein?

    <p>Saddam interfering in their war plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key factor that contributed to Iraq's inability to defeat Iran despite its qualitative edge in armor?

    <p>Lack of experienced and resourceful military commanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did Iraq resort to when the Iranian offensive advanced 15 miles into Iraqi territory?

    <p>Using helicopters to spray chemicals over the advancing Iranian and Kurdish forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Iran's success in capturing strategically important Iraqi cities such as Basra?

    <p>Experienced and resourceful military commanders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of Saddam Hussein's restoration to chemical weapons during the Iranian offensive into Northern Iraq?

    <p>It resulted in significant casualties among Iranian and Iraqi forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Iraq not able to defeat Iran despite its qualitative edge in armor?

    <p>The Iranian commanders were better experienced and ideologically sound, leading to a better grasp of military campaigns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did Iran primarily use to address its equipment shortfalls during the conflict?

    <p>Selecting experienced and resourceful commanders for its troops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Saddam Hussein resorting to chemical weapons during the Iranian offensive into Northern Iraq?

    <p>To neutralize the advancing Iranian troops and stop their offensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Iraqi offensive to retake Majnoon Island?

    <p>The offensive failed to retake the island due to Iranian resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategic advantage did Iran gain by holding the Al-Faw peninsula?

    <p>Threatening shipping with land-based silkworm missiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Iraq's doctrinal change in the army's approach to training troops?

    <p>To increase emphasis on troop training before sending them to the front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to Iraq's generals threatening Saddam Hussein with a full-scale mutiny?

    <p>Saddam Hussein's interference in their war plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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