This group study is intended to foster a better understanding of US-Iran relations.

The topics include a brief review of Iran relations with Europe; US early missionaries in Iran; US and Iran political and cultural relations during Qajar dynasty; US and Iran relations during Pahlavi dynasty that includes: the 1953 coup-post coup cooperation-cold war-oil revenue factor, US military assistance etc.; The 1979 revolution; Iran hostage crisis; Iran-Iraq war; Iran's nuclear program ; Iran negotiations for nuclear deal; nuclear deal termination; recent tension between US and Iran.

Instructor Moe Bidgoli was professor of computer science and information system for 35 years.

This study group will meet Mondays for four weeks beginning on February 8. Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.