It all began in 1979 when Iran’s Islamic revolution sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, instantly straining ties with the U.S. Once partners in regional stability, the two nations quickly found themselves on opposing sides of history.
Over the past four decades, the relationship has been nothing short of a rollercoaster—marked by standoffs, sanctions, and deep mistrust. Yet even amid fierce crises, moments of pragmatic cooperation have surfaced, proving that diplomacy can flicker to life in the most unlikely places.
CGTN’s Asieh Namdar took a closer look at this bitter but resilient bond, exploring how conflicts and collaboration have intertwined to shape a complex global narrative that still influences geopolitics today.
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