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Yom Kippur War
pix credit .The Yom Kippur War of 1973, the most recent ‘full’ war in Middle East history, is so-called because it began on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the holiest day of prayer and fasting in the Jewish calendar. -
Helsinki Accords
pix credit2 .The Helsinki Accords were primarily an effort to reduce tension between the Soviet and Western blocs by securing their common acceptance of the post-World War II status quo in Europe. -
Camp David Accords
pix credit 3 .Twelve days of secret negotiations were conducted at Camp David between Sadat and Begin, mediated by US President Jimmy Carter. -
Ayatollah Khomeini comes to power in Iran
pix credit 4 .Khomeini emerged as the founder and the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
pix credit 5 .The Iran hostage crisis lasted 444 days from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981. -
US invasion of Lebanon
pix credit 5 .There were also a series of armed engagements with Syrian forces in eastern Lebanon, resulting in the killing and capture of American pilots. -
Strategic Defense Initiative
pix credit 6 .The Strategic Defense Initiative was the United States’ response to possible nuclear attacks from afar. -
Iran-Contra Affair
pix credit 7 .The Iran-Contra Affair was a clandestine action not approved of by the United States Congress. -
INF Treaty
pix credit 8 .The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) is a 1987 agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union.
