How did Iran and the US go from friends to adversaries? | World News
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It seems strange to think in this chaotic febrile epoch we are living in, but once upon a time Iran and the United States were friends.
But the Islamic Revolution of 1979 changed that, and since then the two states have seen tensions escalate again and again.
So much so, that there’s now the real possibility of a direct confrontation between the two foes.
The killing of three American servicemen in Jordan by Iranian-backed militias is the latest episode in a bitter rivalry that’s now four decades old.
But let’s first wind back.
Supporters of Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran during the revolution in 1979. Pic: Reuters
British and US intelligence were pivotal in helping the Iranian military overthrow Iran’s prime minister, Mohammad Mossadeq, in 1953.
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It is hard to see in the present climate how things can improve.
In fact, with the war raging in Gaza and Iranian-backed militias across the region taking pot shots at US forces, things look set to get even worse.
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