Iran's Rise and Rivalry with the Us in the Middle East

by Mohsen M. Milani

The 1979 Islamic Revolution triggered a cold war between Iran and the United States - former fast friends. Despite the US's relentless efforts at containment, Iran has risen as a formidable power in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza. Its newfound status not only frustrates the US but has swiftly become a thorn in the side of Israel and Saudi Arabia. How did Iran rise so rapidly? And as it faces ever increasing pressure at home and abroad, can...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0861548426
• ISBN13: 9780861548422
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"