The U. S. and Iran Blow Past Red Lines as They Lurch Back Toward All Out War The current crisis in U. S.
Iran relations is the culmination of years of failed diplomacy and escalating tensions that have brought us perilously close to all out war. Understanding the Escalation: U. S.
Iran Tensions For decades, the United States has been at odds with Iran over issues including nuclear development, human rights abuses, and terrorism sponsorship.