US involvement in Middle East conflicts from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The United States has a long history of meddling in Middle East conflicts, often with disastrous consequences. From Iran to Iraq to Syria, American intervention has only served to further destabilize the region and fuel anti-American sentiment. The US has supported dictators and despots in the Middle East, all in the name of advancing its own interests. This has resulted in the suffering of countless innocent people and has created a breeding ground for extremism and terrorism. One of the most egregious examples of US involvement in Middle East conflicts is its support for Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War. The US provided Iraq with intelligence, weapons, and financial assistance, even as Hussein committed horrific atrocities against his own people. This support only emboldened Hussein and prolonged the bloody conflict, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands o...
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