Video / Middle East & North Africa 07 April 2019 1 minute 40 in 80: 40 years of U.S.-Iran relations in 80 seconds It has been 39 years since US President Carter broke diplomatic relations with Iran. This video timeline shows how US policy sought to contain, confront, and at times engage with Iran over the last 40 years. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print Loading Video 40 in 80: 40 years of U.S.-Iran relations in 80 seconds Crisis Group Related Tags More for you Statement / Middle East & North Africa The Israel-Iran Crisis: A Chance to Step Back from the Brink Also available in Also available in Arabic Op-Ed / Middle East & North Africa The Middle East Could Still Explode Originally published in Foreign Affairs