Military Conflicts
Scenarios involving wars, battles, and military campaigns that could have ended differently
What If The Iran-Contra Affair Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Reagan administration never engaged in the secret arms-for-hostages deal with Iran, potentially reshaping American politics, Middle East relations, and presidential legacy in the late 20th century.
What If The Iran Hostage Crisis Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran never happened, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations and the politics of the Middle East for decades to come.
What If The Iran-Iraq War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq never occurred, potentially altering the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, the development of Islamic fundamentalism, and global oil markets.
What If The Iranian Hostage Crisis Was Resolved Quickly?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis ended within weeks instead of 444 days, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and American political history.
What If The Iranian Revolution Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 Iranian Revolution was successfully suppressed, altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and global politics for decades to come.
What If The Iraq War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2003 invasion of Iraq never occurred, reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and global counterterrorism efforts in the 21st century.