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This is a religious desire by Iranian muslims. 

To eliminate Israel

100

The US and Israel are working to remove this threat from Iran. 

Nuclear

100

This key water way is blocked by the war. Iran has control of it. 

Strait of Hormuz

100

In 1951 the US removed the Iranian Prime minister to help the British gain access to this. 

Oil

100

When one country punishes another for their actions. 

Sanctions

200

This country has provided the Iranians with missiles and intillegence. 

Russia

200

Solving problems without conflict.

Diplomacy

200

These water purifying plants have been hit.

Desalination

200

At the US embassy in Iran this happened in 1979. The crisis would go on for 2 years. 

Hostage

200

The former monarch of Iran was called this. 

Shah

300

This terrorist group is based in Lebanon.

Hezbollah

300

Iran's religious leader has this title. 

Ayatollah

300

About this percentage of the world's oil supply is cut off by the conflict. 

20%

300

Poor treatment from their leader caused the Iranian people to do this in 1979 

Revolt

300

When a country returns someone who has committed a crime to the country where the individual did the act. 

Extradition

400

A deal between two countries to end fighting is called this. One was just agreed to recently. We'll see how long that last!

Ceasefire

400

Term: When something is about to happen. The US struck Iran because they knew Israel would attack soon. 

Imminent 

400

About this amount of fertilizer is blocked by the war. 

1/3

400

This speech by former president Bush grouped Iran with North Korea and Russia.

Axis of Evil

400

A violent overthrow of a government. 

Coup

500

The Houthis are a terrorist organization from this country. 

Yemen
500

Attacking an enemy before they attack you is known as this. 

PREEMPTION

500

These expensive Israeli/US missiles are running short. 

Interceptors

500

This plan in 2015 greatly reduced Iran's ability to get a nuclear bomb. 

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

500

A headquarters for a country in another. 

Embassy

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