Revolutionary Iran and the United States by St. Marie Joseph J. Naghshpour Shahdad. & Shahdad Naghshpour

Author:St. Marie, Joseph J.,Naghshpour, Shahdad. & Shahdad Naghshpour
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CAM)
Published: 2011-04-16T04:00:00+00:00

Conclusions

The zenith of Iranian-US relations came in 1973 when, in defiance of OPEC, Iran supplied oil in spite of an embargo by Arab countries and other OPEC members. Revenues increased dramatically and funds were used to purchase more advanced arms from the United States. The United States thought they had an everlasting friend in Iran and the Shah believed that his reign would last until his son Reza could come to the power and begin his reign. Ultimately both the Shah and the United States were ignorant of the forces unleashed in 1953. In 1979 relations reached their nadir as revolutionary fervor swept through Tehran, culminating in the taking of the United States’ embassy by radical students and the holding of US diplomats for 444 days.

The roots of the current low-intensity conflict go back to this era. The social sentiment in Iran following the 1953 coup was one where they believed that little could be done to topple what the vast majority of the population believed was a corrupt and increasingly illegitimate government. While reforms introduced by the Shah were welcomed by many they tended to fall short of their goals. An example can be drawn from the “White Revolution” and its emphasis on land reform. While there were great expectations for progress little occurred, which alienated the majority of Iranians and leading to revolution.

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