Educational Resources

Iran is a beautiful country with rich history that dates back to 7000 B.C. Currently and throughout modern history, the United States and Iran's governments have been at odds with each other: from the 1953 Coup D'état and the 1980 Hostage Crisis, to the 2020 assassination of the top military general in Iran. Because the governments of the US and Iran have been in a constant state of conflict, it has become increasingly difficult for the people of these two countries to develop cultural understanding of each other. Please read the articles and watch the videos below to learn more about the history, culture, and people of Iran.

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American Experiences in Iran

• Rick Steves Travels to Iran

• Joanna Lumley's Travels to Persia

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Interesting Facts About Iran

• 10 Surprising Iranian Discoveries and Inventions

• 10 Biggest Lies About Iran

• 11 Reasons to Travel to Iran

• Geography Now! Iran

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History of Iran

• History of US-Iran Conflict 

• US Iran Relations: A Brief History

• 1953 Iranian Coup D'état

• 1979 Iranian Revolution/Hostage Crisis

• Sanctions on Iran Explained

• Effect of Sanctions on Iranians

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Iranian Americans

• Being an Iranian American

• Prominent Iranian Americans

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Iranian Food

• 10 Essential Iranian Dishes

• Persian Dishes You Must Try