| − | The '''Central Treaty Organization''' was an organization during the [[Cold War]]. It was joined by the United States, Great Britain, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. Its goal was to stop communism in the [[Middle East]]. | + | The '''Central Treaty Organization''' or '''CENTO''' was an organization during the [[Cold War]]. It was joined by the United States, Great Britain, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. Its goal was to stop communism in the [[Middle East]]. |