3. What impact did the Cold War have on the conflict in the Midd: How did the fall of the Shah in Iran in 1979 disrupt U.S. strategy in the region?

Question

How did the fall of the Shah in Iran in 1979 disrupt U.S. strategy in the region?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

The U.S. lost a key ally when Iran became an Islamic republic, weakening its influence and destabilizing its "two-pillar" approach.

How did the fall of the Shah in Iran in 1979 disrupt U.S. strategy in the region?