Tensions Between The United States And Iran Go Back Decades

The video explores the historical tensions between the US and Iran, starting with the control of Iranian oil reserves by American and British corporations. It covers the nationalization of the oil industry, the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The US embassy hostage crisis in 1979-1981 is detailed, highlighting the strained relations that followed. Recent developments, including President Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the ongoing anti-American sentiments in Iran, are also discussed.

What was the primary reason for the US and British intervention in Iran during the 1950s?

• To prevent Soviet influence in the region

• To promote democracy in Iran

• To maintain control over Iranian oil reserves

• To support Iran's nationalization of the oil industry

Who became the supreme leader of Iran after the monarchy was dissolved in 1979?

• Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

• Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

• President Jimmy Carter

• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

What event triggered the US embassy hostage crisis in Tehran?

• The nationalization of the oil industry

• The Shah's entry into the US for medical treatment

• The dissolution of the Iranian monarchy

• The US withdrawal from the nuclear deal

How long were the American hostages held during the Tehran embassy crisis?

• 365 days

• 444 days

• 200 days

• 100 days

What action by President Trump further strained US-Iran relations?

• Establishing diplomatic ties with Iran

• Lifting economic sanctions on Iran

• Signing a new nuclear deal

• Withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal