When conflicts arose between middle eastern countries in the 1970s, which country did the u. s support?

Israel

Explanation:

The United States has been one of Israel's strongest supporters since the creation of the country. From 1976 to 2004, Israel was the largest annual recipient of American aid, and it is the largest cumulative recipient of aid since WWII. Moreover, out of 83 vetos that the United States has ever used in the Security Council, 42 were in respect to resolutions that relate to Israel. The United States sees Israel as a useful ally in a region that is generally hostile to American interests. Therefore, when conflicts arise in the region, the U.S. generally supports Israeli interests.

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