How Iran's Attack on a US Base Escalates Tensions Between the Two Nations The recent attack on a US military base in Iraq by Iran follows months of escalating tensions between the two nations, with roots dating back to 2019 when a US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
This development marks a significant escalation in the conflict, which has been brewing for years.
The Complex History of US Iran Relations The relationship between the United States and Iran has been complex since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, when the Islamic Republic was established after the overthrow of the Shah.