In order to protect U.S. interests, the Carter Doctrine declared that the United States would:

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The Carter Doctrine stated that the United States would use military force, particularly in the Persian Gulf, to protect U.S. interests. This was in response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan and the increasing Soviet presence in the region. The doctrine aimed to ensure that Persian Gulf oil remained under the control of friendly governments and prevent Soviet expansion in the region.

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