Which two officers led the July 1958 revolution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Abd al-Karim Qasim and Abd al-Salam Arif
- Step 1: Qasim became prime minister and Arif deputy after the coup. Answer: Abd al-Karim Qasim and Abd al-Salam Arif. Why not the others: Al-Bakr and Hussein took power in 1968, and the others were politicians of the monarchy period.
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