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dec 19, 1979 - Carter Doctrine

Description:

Warning that any attempt by outside forces to gain control of the Persian Gulf would be met with military force from the US; created because Soviets were in Afghanistan and too close to Persian Gulf oil. The US is committed to saving US interests in the Middle East.

Added to timeline:

Date:

dec 19, 1979
Now
~ 45 years ago