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What is the reason of tension between US and Iran?
The United States attributes the worsening of relations to the 1979–81 Iran hostage crisis, Iran’s repeated human rights abuses since the Islamic Revolution, its growing influence in the Middle East and its nuclear program. Since 1995, the United States has had an embargo on trade with Iran.
Why did the Shah of Iran get overthrown?
Reza Shah was deposed in 1941 by an invasion of allied British and Soviet troops who believed him to be sympathetic with the allies’ enemy Nazi Germany. His son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was installed by the allies as monarch.
What was the significance of the 1979 Iranian revolution?
| Iranian Revolution | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 January 1978 – 11 February 1979 (1 year, 1 month and 4 days) |
| Location | Iran |
| Caused by | Discontent with the Shah’s rule Exile of Ruhollah Khomeini Social injustice Religious motives and others |
| Goals | Overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty |
What caused the Iran Iraq war?
The roots of the war lay in a number of territorial and political disputes between Iraq and Iran. Iraq wanted to seize control of the rich oil-producing Iranian border region of Khūzestān, a territory inhabited largely by ethnic Arabs over which Iraq sought to extend some form of suzerainty.
Who is Qassem Soleimani?
Qasem Soleimani
| Sardar Qasem Soleimani | |
|---|---|
| Native name | قاسم سلیمانی |
| Nickname(s) | Haj’ Qassem (حاج قاسم) The Shadow Commander (Western) |
| Born | 11 March 1957 Qanat-e Malek, Kerman Province, Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 3 January 2020 (aged 62) Baghdad International Airport, Iraq |
What is the capital city of Iran?
Tehran
Iran/Capitals
Tehran or Teheran, capital and largest city of Iran, and capital of Tehran province, is located in the northern part of the country. Tehran is Iran’s administrative, economic, and cultural centre as well as the major industrial and transport centre of the region.
What religion was Iran before the revolution?
Prior to the Muslim Arab invasion of Persia (Iran), Zoroastrianism had been the primary religion of Iranian people.
What was the outcome of the Iranian hostage crisis?
With the completion of negotiations signified by the signing of the Algiers Accords on January 19, 1981, the hostages were released on January 20, 1981. That day, minutes after President Reagan completed his 20‑minute inaugural address after being sworn in, the 52 American hostages were released to U.S. personnel.