THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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The U.S. had invaded Iran and taken control of their oil fields.
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The new ruler of Iran distrusted the United States because of its support of the shah.
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Egypt and Israel began a new war after the Camp David Accords.
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President Carter refused to recognize Ayatollah Khomeini.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The embassy take-over was aimed at strengthening the new regime against liberal elements in the government, portraying the regime as a “revolutionary force” while winning over the major following that the People’s Mojahedin of Iran had amongst students in Iran.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the Shah came to America for cancer treatment in October, the Ayatollah incited Iranian militants to attack the U.S. On November 4, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun and its employees taken captive. The hostage crisis had begun.
Detailed explanation-3: -Of the 66 who were taken hostage, 13 were released on Nov. 19 and 20, 1979; one was released on July 11, 1980, and the remaining 52 were released on Jan. 20, 1981.