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The Roots Of The U.S.-Iran Conflict
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The Roots Of The U.S.-Iran Conflict

IQ Supplement v. 250

Scott Greer discusses the history of America’s relationship with Iran, the myths surrounding the Mossadegh coup, how Ayatollah Khomeini exploited anti-Americanism to establish his power, how “Death to America” became a foundational principle to the Islamic Republic, and how attempts at rapprochement between the two states have failed.

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