Why was the loss of Iran as an ally such a blow to American foreign policy?

A. Iran had several major peace agreements with Israel.
B. Iran acted as a belligerent power against Egypt.
C. Iran served as an aid in Soviet surveillance.
D. Iran carried diplomatic weight in the Middle East.


Answer: C

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