Iran is one of the most important countries in the Middle East since it has numerous oil rigs and a very strategic location.Because of that America had placed a lot of his forces and investments in Iran so that oran can improve and by that be able to maintain the peace for America ath that region. But when the revolution happened, could not stand that a bunch of hairy geeks take over his investments. Of course because of the revolotion middle east had became less safer and the other countries in the also wanted the US to go away. this is what that made America against Iran and made it to support Iraq in a terrible war that ruined both countries.
Iran.
in all likelihood no nuclear weapons will be used against Iran or Iraq. But if they were used it would cause the economy to shift into a war economy if the nations retaliated.
Iraq and Afghanistan. We are not officially at war with Iran, and do not have permission to fight in their country against Talliban. Iraq and Iran
The U.S. supported Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) primarily to counter the spread of Iranian influence following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. By backing Iraq, the U.S. aimed to maintain a balance of power in the region and prevent the establishment of a Shiite Islamic regime that could threaten U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East. This support included intelligence sharing, economic aid, and military supplies, reflecting a strategic choice to contain Iran rather than support Iraq's authoritarian regime.
The US supported Iraq during their war with Iran (1980-1988).
The Iran-Iraq War featured belligerents primarily from Iran and Iraq. However, numerous other nations provided economic or military support, primarily to Iraq, but also some to Iran. These nations include the United States, Britain, Saudi Arabia, the Soviet Union, the PR China, France, Kuwait, Italy, West Germany, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore, North Korea, and Yugoslavia. No soldiers were provided by these nations.
Iran > Iraq > Israel.
The United States supported its fight against Iran. They were trade partners. The United States sold Iraq a huge arsenal of weapons. The United States supported its fight against Iran.
Iran never looked after Iraq.
Former name of Iran: PersiaFormer name of Iraq: Mesopotamia
Iraq and Iran were parts of Persia
Iran is due east of Iraq.