Question

What controversial decision did President Carter make and how did other countries respond?

Answer 1

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One controversial decision that President Carter made was to grant asylum to the deposed Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown in the Iranian Revolution in 1979. This decision led to the storming of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and the subsequent hostage crisis that lasted for 444 days.

Many countries, particularly in the Middle East, were critical of Carter's decision to grant asylum to the Shah. The Iranian government, led by Ayatollah Khomeini, denounced the move and accused the United States of interfering in their internal affairs. This further strained relations between the two countries and led to Iran cutting off diplomatic ties with the U.S.

Additionally, other countries in the region and around the world expressed their disapproval of Carter's decision, viewing it as an attempt to protect a dictator and disregard the wishes of the Iranian people. The controversy surrounding the asylum granted to the Shah contributed to the deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Iran during Carter's presidency.