Confrontation Between America and the Islamic Republic of Iran

For decades, Iran was a strategic ally of the United States and had been playing a significant role in US strategy in the Middle East region. Yet, the relations between Washington and Tehran have been facing a difficult situation since 1979. For about 40 years, many events have taken place, which are basically rooted in their ideology, strategy, and interests, and have damaged the interaction between the two countries. The new tensions between the two nations have started since May 2019 which have raised many questions and discussions. This paper aims to address whether the tensions between the two countries led to a war. The paper argues that the tensions between America and the Islamic Republic of Iran might be increased but a war would never happen and a peace would never occur, too. In other words, the escalation conflict between Washington and Tehran will not lead the two countries toward a war.

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