Tensions Between The United States And Iran Go Back Decades

Tensions Between The United States And Iran Go Back Decades

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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.

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How did President Jimmy Carter respond to the hostage crisis?

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What impact did President Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal have on US-Iran relations?

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