US RELATIONSHIP WITH IRAN

US Relationship with Iran Post Nixon Doctrine

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US Relationship with Iran Post Nixon Doctrine

Introduction

The Nixon Doctrine is also known as Guam Doctrine was put forward by US President Richard Nixon, on July 25, 1969, in a press conference in Guam. US President affirmed that from now onwards United States expected from its supporters to alert and cautions regarding military defense. However, US would help those countries who have requested defense aid. This doctrine demonstrated for the recreation of peace through a corporation with allies of America. In Vietnam, President Nixon addressed the nation of Vietnam, who was on the war. He committed the nation that US will carry on its commitment of treaty. Secondly, he argued that US will protect its allied nations if their freedom is threaten, as well as assist nations regarding economic and military, but will not support those allies who directly threaten other nations.

The Nixon Doctrine was also practiced by the administration of Nixon in the region of Persian Gulf by providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia and Iran. The implication of Nixon Doctrine "opened the floodgates," worsen the situation in the Persian Gulf by providing military aid to allies that facilitates to set the stage for the doctrine of Carter. Furthermore, it directed United States involvement of military in the war of Gulf and Iraq.

Discussion

In the past, Iran was powerful supporter of United States of America. During the period of Cold war, US ally Iran but in some circumstances propped up. The so called friendly governments as became a wall against Soviet Union. Despite the fact, in some state of affairs, United States proved to be repressive establishment. In 1953, the Shah of Iran falls is the perfect example of US repressive regimes.

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