USA and Iran: Why Is There Conflict?
USA and Iran: Why Is There Conflict?
While the USA and Iran are not in an official war, their relationship has been full of tension and proxy conflict for decades. Key reasons include:
Nuclear weapons: The U.S. fears Iran may develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its program is peaceful. The U.S. left the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, which increased tensions.
Regional power struggle: Iran supports groups and militias in the Middle East (like in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon) that the U.S. sees as dangerous.
Historical anger: In 1979, Iran's Islamic Revolution overthrew a U.S.-backed ruler. Soon after, Iranian students took U.S. diplomats hostage. Since then, both sides have distrusted each other.
Military strikes and sanctions: The U.S. has often placed sanctions on Iran, and there have been military incidents — like the U.S. killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
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