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The "Oil-for-Food" program was a United Nations program that allowed Iraq to sell oil in exchange for humanitarian goods. What was its intended purpose regarding Iran?
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It was primarily designed to benefit Iran
Quiz Options
- It was primarily designed to benefit Iran
- It had no direct impact on Iran
- It was partly intended to prevent Iran from gaining undue influence in a post-war Iraq
- It was a joint U.S.-Iran initiative
Explanation & Context
While primarily aimed at Iraq under Saddam Hussein, the Oil-for-Food program had geopolitical implications, including preventing Iran from capitalizing on Iraq's isolation to expand its regional influence.
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