Which Nation in the Middle East Has Experienced Ongoing Sectarian

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which nation in the Middle East has experienced ongoing sectarian violence between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims since it was occupied by the American military from 2004-2011?

• A)Israel
• B)Iraq
• C)Saudi Arabia
• D)Turkey
• E)Iran

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