1. For IRAN, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For IRAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Why is the U.S. Department of Defense taking this action? Be specific.
c) What military equipment is being sent?
d) List the international partners Secretary Esper named who also say Iran is behind the attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
e) What does Sect. Esper say is Iran’s purpose for the attacks?
f) Ask a parent (or a grandparent):

• How important do you think it is for the U.S. to protect our interests and those of our allies in the region?
• Do you think it is hypocritical or good strategy to pull our troops from Syria but send more troops to Saudi Arabia? (Does it make a difference that Saudi Arabia is our ally and Syria is our enemy?)
  Please explain your answers.