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President Jimmy Carter's action referred to as the "Carter Doctrine" articulated a policy in 1980 asserting that the United States would use military force if necessary to defend its national interests in the Persian Gulf region. This doctrine was primarily a response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and aimed to deter further Soviet expansion. It marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Gulf's oil resources.

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