Relations Between the U.S. and Iran
Abstract
In the mid-20th century, the U.S. was a close ally and friend to Iran. The U.S. support for Iran was part of its strategy to monopolize Iranian oil production. In 1979, however, major internal dissent erupted, supported by radical Islamic cleric who wanted all U.S. influence out of their land and the Shah was quickly overthrown. The U.S. was immediately consumed by the horrible insult Iranians imposed on U.S. when they held over 60 Americans from the U.S. Embassy hostage for more than a year. Since then U.S. - Iran relations have remained very tense and hostile. The U.S. is concerned by the potential negative influence a radical Iran could exercise as a regional power. The objectives of this paper are as follows: (1) To analyze the main factors and interests that shape U.S. and Iran s policies towards each other (2) To examine the current issues that contribute to the tension in relations between the two countries (3) To analyze the possibility of reconciliation between the two countries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589052
Entities
People
- Dabbous Aldasam
Organizations
- United States Army War College