A History of US Meddling in Iran Brought Us Here

A history of US meddling in Iran brought us here

Everyone is so concerned with how the war with Iran will end that few people have considered how it started.

History of US–Iran Conflict: From Allies to Rival Powers

The history of the US–Iran conflict stands as one of the most dramatic transformations in modern geopolitics. This relationship began with cooperation and has culminated, as of 2026, in open military confrontation. Since February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel have been conducting large-scale strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear program, military infrastructure, and leadership, a confrontation decades in the making. In the early t…