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122. Iran & Saudi Arabia: The Rivalry that Split the Islamic World

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The Birth of Anti-American Sentiment in Iran

This chapter examines the 1979 hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran, illustrating its pivotal role in transforming US-Iran relations. It highlights the interplay between revolutionary zeal and Khomeini's rise to power, setting the stage for decades of animosity between the two nations.

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