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Saddam Hussein Becomes President of Iraq
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Middle Eastern History 1980- Present
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Beginning of First Persian Gulf War
Taking advantage of Iran during it's revolution, Iraq invades Iran to begin the First Persian Gulf War. -
End of American Hostage Crisis
The 52 Americans working in the US Embassy in Iran are released after 444 days of captivity by Islamic militants and students. -
(FIrst) Lebanon War
June 6th, 1982- May 17, 1983. Conflict between Lebanon and Israel. -
Beginning of the First Infitada
Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation -
End of First Persian Gulf War
Ceasefire. Pre-War borders re-established and half a million dead, military and civilian. -
Unification of Yemen
North and South Yemen unify to make one state with joint ruling. -
Gulf War
Also known as Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War was initiated by Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait on August 2nd, 1980. THis resulted in immediate action by a UN-authorized coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. -
End of Gulf War
Kuwait is liberated. -
1993 World Trade Center Bombing
A car bomb detonates underneaththe North Tower of the World Trade Centers in NYC. 6 are killed and over 1,000 injured. Al Qaeda claims responsibility. -
End of First Infitada (Oslo Accords)
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Gaza- Jericho Agreement
Agreement between Israel and Palestine for Palestine's partial authority over Gaza and Jericho, and Israels withdrawal from that region. -
Yemen Civil War
May- July, 1994, between North and South. SOut loses, many forced into exile. -
Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty
Jordan becomes the second Arab nation to sign a treaty with Israel. -
Al-Qaeda Attacks on US Emabassys
Al Qaeda bombs US Embassys in Kenya and Tanzania -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Two planes are hijacked by members of Al Qaeda and flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. A third plane was unsuccessful and passengers compromised the terrorists. A fourth plane was flown into the Pentagon. In total, 2,996 were killed. -
Beginning of Iraq War
American invasion of Iraq in search of weapons of mass destruction and terorist cells. -
London Transport Bombings by Al Qaeda
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(Second) Lebanon War
July 12th- August 14th, a 34 day conflict between Lebanon and Israel -
Beginning of Arab Spring
Combination of non-violant and violant uprisings, civil wars, and protests in Arab nations over political disputes. As of present time, four nations have had rulers forced from power, 2 nations have had civil uprsings, 6 nations have had majr uprisings, and 5 nations have began minor protests. -
Assassination of Osama Bin Laden
Seal Team 6 invades Bin Laden's place of residency and assassinates him. -
Eng of the Iraq War
President Obama withdraws United States troops from Iraq.
