‘Why Iran Hates America’

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Jun 3, 2024

Fareed Zakaria delves into Iran's animosity towards the US, stemming from the hostage crisis and US support for Saddam Hussein. The podcast explores the historical context of Iran-US relations, the aftermath of failed rescue missions, Iran's nuclear ambitions, proxy strategies in the Middle East, and the struggles in US-Iran relations.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Historical Context of Iran-US Relations

02:15 • 11min

The Shah's Illness, U.S. Involvement, and the 1979 Revolution in Iran

13:07 • 3min

The Aftermath of Operation Eagle Claw

15:57 • 17min

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Past, Present, and Future

32:54 • 5min

Iran's Proxy Strategy in the Middle East

38:15 • 8min

Struggles and Failures in US-Iran Relations

46:19 • 3min