Baghdad Pact

The Baghdad Pact, established in 1955, was a military alliance initially involving Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and the UK, aimed at countering Soviet influence during the Cold War. Its goal was to promote regional security, stability, and cooperation against communism. The pact was part of broader efforts by Western countries to contain the spread of Soviet expansion into the Middle East and South Asia. Although it strengthened military ties among its members, it faced opposition and eventually dissolved in the early 1970s, reflecting shifting regional politics and Cold War dynamics.