A brief history of the US' turbulent relationship with Iran From a CIA-led coup to a hostage crisis and air strikes, here are some of the defining moments in seven decades of relations between the United States and Iran. But against the backdrop of the Cold War, the US became increasingly concerned that the unrest might expose Iran to the influence of the Soviet Union and risk a communist takeover. President Barack Obama made a similar admission in 2013, noting that the reputation of the US in the Middle East had been markedly damaged as a result of the affair.
Author: Elissa Steedman
Published at: 2026-01-17 19:42:27
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