How did allied efforts extend into the middle east and africa?

The allies took control of several important middle eastern cities.

Explanation:

During the war, the allies expanded into almost every region of the world. One of these theatres of war was the Middle East. The allies extended their efforts into the Middle East, including countries such as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and Israel/Palestine. Some of the countries that the allies controlled during these years were Tel Aviv, Haifa, Basra, Baghdad, Mosul, Rhodes and Aleppo.

i am sure the answer is d