What was the primary reason why the United States offered to send aid to Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

AThe Egyptian air force bombed Israel relentlessly.
BThey feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.
CToo many Americans were losing their lives in Israel.
DThe U.S. needed to maintain economic influence in the region.

Verified Answer :

"b. They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region" would be the best option from the list, since the US and the USSR were involved in the Cold War and the US was undergoing a policy of containment.

Answer: b. They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.