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History of US-Iran conflict

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History of US-Iran conflict The United states and Iran are again at each other's throats, and the world is watching this fight with a mix of surprise and fear. Countries that want healthy relations with both sides are dreadfully confused on how to react, because they fear the wrath of the Giant super power, if they showed any sympathy towards Iran. The most asked question, especially by the younger generation is, where did it all start? This and many other such questions can only be answered by looking back at the history of these two countries with each other, and that is what we will do today in this article. courtesy: Google Start of US-Iran tensions In 1951, Musaddegh became the prime minister of Iran. There was an Anglo-Iran deal made in 1914, according to which Iran had only 51% share in its own oil. Mussadegh wanted that deal gone and wanted all the money that came from their oil to stay in Iran. This thought was not welcomed by the west, and as a result, Mus...