Conflict Origins
This 1979 event replaced Iran’s monarchy with an Islamic Republic and reshaped its relations with the West.
What is the Iranian Revolution?
This country has led sanctions against Iran and conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities alongside Israel
What is the United States
This human right protects the ability of individuals to criticize their government without punishment.
What is freedom of speech/expression?
This type of fuel becomes more expensive globally when conflict threatens Middle Eastern shipping routes.
What is oil?
This term describes people who are not members of the military and should be protected during war.
What are civilians?
In 1953, the U.S and Britain backed a coup that removed this Iranian prime minister after he nationalized the oil industry
Who is Mohammed Mosaddegh?
Hezbollah, an Iranian supported militant group who are considered terrorists by the U.S and others, hails from this country
What is Lebanon
This United Nations document outlines basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, and human rights groups often cite it when criticizing governments
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Many global powers worry about Iran developing this type of weapon, which could dramatically shift power in the Middle East.
What are nuclear weapons?
This term describes civilians who have been forced to leave their homes due to war or violence, but remain in their native countries
What are Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
This former Iranian ruler was overthrown during the 1979 revolution, ending centuries of monarchy in Iran
Who is Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi?
This country sees Iran as a major threat and has conducted military strikes against Iranian targets.
What is Israel?
Iran’s morality police enforce regulations related to this clothing requirement for women in public
What is the hijab (mandatory headscarf law)?
When oil prices rise due to Middle East conflict, this economic effect occurs as the cost of goods and transportation increases worldwide.
What is inflation?
This international organization provides medical aid and humanitarian assistance in war zones around the world.
What is the Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross)?
In 2018, this country withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and re-imposed heavy economic sanctions on Iran.
What is the United States?
Iran supports the government of this country’s president, Bashar al-Assad, in a long-running civil war
What is Syria?
This international human rights organization frequently reports on political prisoners and freedom of expression in Iran
What is Amnesty International?
Countries sometimes respond to conflict with Iran by placing these economic penalties to pressure the government
What are sanctions?
This term describes damage to civilian infrastructure or unintended civilian harm during military operations.
What is collateral damage?
This 2015 international agreement aimed to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting sanctions
What is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?
This country located near a gulf hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, a major U.S military installation targeted by Iranian missiles during the conflict
What is Qatar?
Protests across Iran in 2022 were sparked after the death of this young woman in police custody following an arrest by the morality police.
Who is Mahsa Amini?
When tensions rise between Iran and other nations, this global organization often holds emergency meetings to discuss peace and security.
What is the United Nations?
International law requires combatants to avoid excessive civilian harm under this rule balancing military advantage against civilian damage
What is the principle of proportionality?