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7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953

The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.

7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953
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The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.

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Originally published at NPR World

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