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2nd shah of iran (M. Palavi): he westernized iran, and usa supported hi(ruled suring 1950-70s)
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ayatollah Khomeni: islamic fundamentalist that replaced the shah and declared the USA the "great satin" of the world
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desaltilazation: what are they famous for
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iran/contra afair: the iran/contra affair involved the illegal sale of missiles to iran by president regan's staff. HTe profits for the sale were then illegally forwarded to the contras, a rebel group in nicaragua
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Khomeni: during his rule he took american workers from the us embassy hostage for over a year (sent all women and black home) Carter could not do anything but when regan was sworn into office they were sent home
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King Falsil: starter of OEC
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Kuwait (hussein invaded kuwait and when it was clear that the usa would iraq he burned all of the oil mines): who was the USA fighting wth when they fought against iraq in 1989
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Mecca: what is the holiest city of all muslims that all muslims have to visit at least once in their lives
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mesopotamia/ fertile crescent: another name for land between tigris and euphrates
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mohhamad mosedec: elected prime minister; didnt take sides in cold war so USA thoguht he wsa a communist and the CIA kicked him out of power and put shah back
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oil and tourism (mecca): why are they now rich
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OPEC: the foundation for all oil exporting industries
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persia: former name of iran
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sabek: secret police (SHAH II) they torchered and killed people
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saddam hussein: leader or iraq prior to USA invasion
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tigris and euphrates: what 2 rivers is iraq located between
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vacation; egypt: what did he say when he was leaving iran and where did he go