Why did the United States support rulers in Iran and Chile during the Cold War who did not grant the people in their countries many basic human rights?

Responses

1. The United States owed money to these nations and was not in a position to influence the behavior of their rulers.

2. The United States then followed a strict policy of noninterference with regard to the domestic affairs of other nations.

3. The United States prioritized combatting the spread of communism over fighting for the human rights of all people.

4. The United States was not aware of the human rights abuses committed by the rulers of these nations.