In response to a supposed Soviet threat to Middle Eastern oil, the American Central Intelligence Agency in 1953
a. began seeking alternative sources of energy.
b. staged a coup to overthrow the Iranian government and install Shah Mohammed Reza
Pahlevi as dictator.
c. engaged in sabotage against pro-Soviet governments in the region.
d. developed close cooperation with Israeli intelligence agencies.
e. gathered conclusive evidence of the Soviets plans to control Egypt.
Answer: B