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.

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💥 In 1988, the #US Navy shot down the civilian #Iran #AirFlight655, killing all 290 people on board. The forces mistook the plane for an Iranian fighter jet 💥

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#WhatsInAWord ➡️ #FriendlyFire ⬇️

💥 In 1988, the #US Navy shot down the civilian #Iran #AirFlight655, killing all 290 people on board. The forces mistook the plane for an Iranian fighter jet 💥

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