Iran Hostage Crisis Research Paper
The Impact of the Iran Hostage Crisis
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The Impact of the Iran Hostage Crisis
Genesis of the Crisis
Before one examines the impact of the Iran hostage, it is prudent that one understands the genesis of the conflict. Iran had always viewed America has an ally; as Britain and German had colonized countries. America thus seemed neutral in the eyes of Iranians. The conflict between Iran and America arose from oil. During that epoch, America and Britain control a large reserve of Iran 's oil. In 1951, the newly elected prime minister in Iran; Mohammed Mossadegh, had only one message; nationalize oil. …show more content…
The situation took a political angle when the revolutionary government of Iran supported the students. Ayatollah Khomeini seized the opportunity to build his support base by supporting the students. To America the message portrayed was that the whole Iranian nation plus its government hated the American people. Before the crisis, the relation between the two countries was cordial. America had invested in Iran, and had thousands of Americans residing in Iran. The crisis ended this cordial relationship. Iran 's attempt to lessen the hostility is seen in its act to releasing the hostages on the date the President Reagan was being sworn in (Watson, 2006). The significance of this act was to inform America plus the government that they only had an issue with Carter leadership. The release of the hostages was a conciliatory message aimed at cementing peaceful relations between the two countries. The new American regime plus the American public saw it differently; they believed that the matter was already long overdue, and Iran was facing economic hardship because of the sanctions. Release of the hostages was the plausible option for Iran (Kenneth, …show more content…
Ahmadinejad is cautious with the Obama proposal. He sees the move as a public relations move by America to absolve them of any fault. This is to the extent that if Iran does not agree to Obama 's terms, then, America is justified in issuing stricter sanctions (Nick, 2009)
The hostility between America and Iran can best be tackled through dialogue. Sanctions will only hurt the common man in Iran. Dealing with Iran can be a problem especially and vice versa. As much as this is the case, Brazil and Turkey are two countries that understand Iran. In fact, it was Turkey that sought to broker a deal between Khatami 's regime and Bush 's regime (Hoomad, 2012). The countries should be utilized in ending the hostilities. It is time America and Iran refuse to be prisoners of the past.
References
Hoomad M. (2012). Iran Cannot be Stopped with Sanctions Retrieved on February 22nd 2014 from
Kenneth M. (2004). The Persian Puzzle: The Conflict Between Iran and America (New York: Random House, 2004)
Meir J (2012) We Need Sanctions Against Iran. Retrieved on February 22nd 2014
Your Name
Your University
Introduction to Humanities
Instructor: Professor’s Name
Date of Submission:
The Impact of the Iran Hostage Crisis
Genesis of the Crisis
Before one examines the impact of the Iran hostage, it is prudent that one understands the genesis of the conflict. Iran had always viewed America has an ally; as Britain and German had colonized countries. America thus seemed neutral in the eyes of Iranians. The conflict between Iran and America arose from oil. During that epoch, America and Britain control a large reserve of Iran 's oil. In 1951, the newly elected prime minister in Iran; Mohammed Mossadegh, had only one message; nationalize oil. …show more content…
The situation took a political angle when the revolutionary government of Iran supported the students. Ayatollah Khomeini seized the opportunity to build his support base by supporting the students. To America the message portrayed was that the whole Iranian nation plus its government hated the American people. Before the crisis, the relation between the two countries was cordial. America had invested in Iran, and had thousands of Americans residing in Iran. The crisis ended this cordial relationship. Iran 's attempt to lessen the hostility is seen in its act to releasing the hostages on the date the President Reagan was being sworn in (Watson, 2006). The significance of this act was to inform America plus the government that they only had an issue with Carter leadership. The release of the hostages was a conciliatory message aimed at cementing peaceful relations between the two countries. The new American regime plus the American public saw it differently; they believed that the matter was already long overdue, and Iran was facing economic hardship because of the sanctions. Release of the hostages was the plausible option for Iran (Kenneth, …show more content…
Ahmadinejad is cautious with the Obama proposal. He sees the move as a public relations move by America to absolve them of any fault. This is to the extent that if Iran does not agree to Obama 's terms, then, America is justified in issuing stricter sanctions (Nick, 2009)
The hostility between America and Iran can best be tackled through dialogue. Sanctions will only hurt the common man in Iran. Dealing with Iran can be a problem especially and vice versa. As much as this is the case, Brazil and Turkey are two countries that understand Iran. In fact, it was Turkey that sought to broker a deal between Khatami 's regime and Bush 's regime (Hoomad, 2012). The countries should be utilized in ending the hostilities. It is time America and Iran refuse to be prisoners of the past.
References
Hoomad M. (2012). Iran Cannot be Stopped with Sanctions Retrieved on February 22nd 2014 from
Kenneth M. (2004). The Persian Puzzle: The Conflict Between Iran and America (New York: Random House, 2004)
Meir J (2012) We Need Sanctions Against Iran. Retrieved on February 22nd 2014