... containing USSR so US could buy of other nations (Iran, Iraq and Pakistan). US would support disctators no matter how corrupt as long as they remained in pact and supplied oil. US policy complicated - Had alliances with some Israel enemies. Opposed USSR influence with B but was not associated with B imperialism. *In 1955 B & US failed at attempt to negotiate I-E compromise. *Eisenhower furious with B & F threatens to cut oil supplies and calls for ceasefire. On Nov 7th I withdraw from Sinai. *Supplies weapons to Saudi Arabia and Jordan. *In 1967 Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban went to USA to seek support, US Secretary of Defence Dean Rusk said "I don't think it's in our business to restrain anyone." *Always concerned about security and access to Suez Canal. Soviet Union *Dependence of the US on this region made it vulnerable and a prized sphere of influence. *Access to Suez Canal priority #1 for ...

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