EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 45 MIN
U.S-Iran Tensions, Israeli Bombings, and Trump’s Intervention
from Uzo Speaks · host Sarah Osondu
Over the past 70 years, U.S.–Iran relations have been marked by deep mistrust and periodic conflict. Tensions began in 1953 when the CIA orchestrated a coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, installing the Shah. This fueled anti-American sentiment that exploded during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when the Shah was deposed and 52 Americans were taken hostage in Tehran. Diplomatic ties were severed and never fully restored. In the decades since, disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and support for militant groups have kept the two nations at odds. Israel, viewing Iran as a major threat, has allegedly carried out covert operations and cyberattacks. In June 2025, both Iran and Israel exchanged aerial bombardments - and Trump intervened…not to keep the peace, but instead joined in on the attacks against Iran….
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Over the past 70 years, U.S.–Iran relations have been marked by deep mistrust and periodic conflict. Tensions began in 1953 when the CIA orchestrated a coup that overthrew Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, installing the Shah. This fueled anti-American sentiment that exploded during the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when the Shah was deposed and 52 Americans were taken hostage in Tehran. Diplomatic ties were severed and never fully restored. In the decades since, disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and support for militant groups have kept the two nations at odds. Israel, viewing Iran as a major threat, has allegedly carried out covert operations and cyberattacks. In June 2025, both Iran and Israel exchanged aerial bombardments - and Trump intervened…not to keep the peace, but instead joined in on the attacks against Iran….
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