IsraelIranUSA The Long War
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IsraelIranUSA The Long War

Season 1
More than 40 years ago Iran and Israel both allies of the US were friends Each relied on the other to counteract the growing Arab nationalism in the Middle East while extensive collaboration strengthened their partnership Tehran changed with its revolution and the Shiite Islamic Republic in 1979 Israel and the US were singled out as symbols of imperialist control over the country
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Origins of Conflict

    53min
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    Under the Shah Iran and Israel were on friendly terms However after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 the ambitions of Tehran shifted to one side and those of Washington and Tel Aviv to the other We look back on the more than 40 years since Iranrsquos Islamic Revolution exploring key moments and ways of understanding the new Middle East
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  2. S1 E2 - Dialogue or War

    55min
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    After the first Gulf War and the gradual collapse of the Soviet Union Americans dominated the Middle East and pushed for a resolution of the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors Despite their efforts the Islamic Republics leaders felt threatened and responded by confronting Israel and the US while secretly preparing to develop nuclear weapons
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