Today’s Schedule – 4/25/13 PPT/Videos - US Relations with Iran HW: -Continue Reading ME FP
Six Day War (1967) June 5–10, 1967 Israel attacks: Egypt, Jordan and Syria US supports Israel, but…. Results – Israel takes Siniai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, Golan Heights and City of Jerusalem
Rise of PLO Liberation of Palestine Rise post 6-day war Yasser Arafat
Camp David Accords Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel Autonomy for Palestinians major focus Israeli withdrawal from Sinai US subsidies to both countries
Iran Hostage Crisis (Nov. 79 – Jan. 81) US support of Shah Militant take over of US embassy in Tehran Botched rescue attempt Start of US economic sanctions against Iran
Iran-Contra Affair (1987) US support of Contras – Difficult due to Boland Act Restricted funding of covert operations Iran at war with Iraq – Wants to buy weapons from US – Economic sanctions still in place What Reagan wants – Release of US hostages – Ability to finance Contras – Improved relations with Iran