An Analytical Examination of Iran-USA Relations Post-Islamic Revolution: Extended Scientific Review

Abstract

The book “Sorry, How Can I Get to Washington?” Ellias Aghili Dehnavi highlights the historical, ideological and geopolitical features of the relations between Iran and the US from the Islamic Revolution in 1979 until now. In this book, the relationship between the two states is illustrated with the help of the analysis of the inclement of international and domestic politics, the deep rooted “faith” of the people as well as critical episodes. In this regard, the narrative is divided into a number of chapters corresponding to the specific periods in history of the Iran USA relations starting with the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution including the hostage crisis, further development of the relations, War with Iraq and further attempts including diplomatic ones leading to development or depreciation in the so called bilateral relations between the two counties