Abstract

 Iran-US relations have historically been of particular importance to both sides. The ups and downs of this relationship and its causes and factors have always been considered by international relations researchers and thinkers, including the two countries' experts. This article aims to examine Israel's role in perpetuating the strained relations between Iran and the United States. The continuing turmoil and the severance of official relations between Iran and the United States, given the historical background of relations between the two countries, the existence of shared regional interests, along with the opportunities to repair and improve relations, raises the question of international relations researchers why relations between the two countries are still strained as Iran enters the fourth decade of its revolution. What are the leading causes and factors of the continuation of the strained relations between the two countries? In response to various hypotheses, the author cites a drastic change in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran towards Israel - compared to the pre-revolutionary period - the main factor in the continuation of hostility between the two countries and Iran's opposition to Israel. Therefore, considering the opposition to the Middle East peace process as the main factor of the current situation, it has tried to confirm the mentioned hypothesis by presenting evidence and analyzing documents. This article has been written with a genealogical (historical-analytical) approach and has a review nature. To attain the specifications of this research, a descriptive methodology will be used. The advantages presented by this method include enabling the collection of a significant amount of data at once. The scientific findings of this study indicate the undeniable effect of the Israeli variable on Iran-US relations.
Highlights
Iran-US relations before the Islamic Revolution were friendly and strategic
As mentioned, the Middle East is of fundamental importance to the United States for two reasons; One is the issue of oil, and the other is Israel's security, which, according to U.S security officials, is at the forefront of U.S vital interests in the region
Regarding the oil flow and ensuring its security and stability, the interests of Iran and the United States are not disproportionate because Iran's economic life and growth depend on the stability, security, and continuity of the oil export supply
Summary
Iran-US relations before the Islamic Revolution were friendly and strategic. The victory of the Islamic Revolution was an earthquake that destroyed the foundations of relations between the two countries. In the seizure of the embassy and the hostage-taking of American diplomats by Iranian students, and the severance of US relations with Iran, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained, and a wall of mistrust has grown. During Hassan Rohani's government, both countries could reach the JCPOA agreement, one of the most critical challenges in their relations. The general division of the challenging areas in the relations between the two countries can be divided into four main categories (Mimiko, Oluwafemi, 2012:47): A) Terrorism; F) Human rights; C) Nuclear technology; Samin Ustiashvili, IJSRM Volume 09 Issue 10 October 2021 [www.ijsrm.in]
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