Tensions Rise as Iran Strikes Kill 2 US Soldiers in Jordan; Norman Challenges Graham for Senate Seat Reports have emerged that two US soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan, while Senator Norman has launched a bid to take down fellow Republican Senator Graham.
The complex web of alliances and rivalries between Iran and the United States has been a long standing concern for global stability.
Understanding the Context of US Iran Tensions The current state of relations between Washington and Tehran dates back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, when Ayatollah Khomeini's Islamist government overthrew the pro US Shah.