The overthrow of a key pro‑Western government dramatically altered Middle East geopolitics, heightened Cold War tensions in the region, and helped trigger Eisenhower's decision to commit U.S. forces to Lebanon the following day.
A military coup led by Brig. Gen. Abd al‑Karim Qasim toppled Iraq's Hashemite monarchy, killing King Faisal II and Prime Minister Nuri al‑Said and declaring a republic.
The overthrow of a key pro‑Western government dramatically altered Middle East geopolitics, heightened Cold War tensions in the region, and helped trigger Eisenhower's decision to commit U.S. forces to Lebanon the following day.
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President Trump made new demands regarding sanctions on Russia and Iran, linked to a bill named after Lindsey Graham.
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