The Background Students Need to Think Critically About Iran
Ground your students in history and foundational foreign policy concepts to give them the context they need to form their own opinions about the evolving situation in Iran.
The United States and Israel launched a major assault on Iran on February 28. In response to the strikes, during which Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top leaders were killed, Iran has launched retaliatory attacks throughout the region.
The situation in the Middle East is evolving rapidly. To help your students think critically about the news they see, whether on TV, TikTok, or elsewhere, they need a basic understanding of U.S.-Iran Relations and foreign policy. In this blog, you will find timelines, readings, and simulations to help you ground your students in history and foundational concepts so they can evaluate the developing conflict and form their own opinions about the evolving situation.
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