In 1990s, the U.S place an embargo on Iraq to punish Iraq for disrupting the oil trade.
Thus,
The correct answer is the second option.
For the second question, I am not 100% sure but I think it is because U.S was protecting Israel. Even right now, they still have a strong relationship.
Thus,
The correct answer is D
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