The United States and Iran have had a history of cooperation and conflict for a century. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Iran and the United States have had a relationship. Subsequently, the dependence on this relationship increased during the Cold War. Since Iran bordered the former Soviet Union, the United States needed to have a strong relationship. However, this type of relationship had negative consequences that have lasted to the present day. The differences between these countries are what divides them. Social values ​​such as women's rights, homosexual tolerance, civil rights, and human rights are all viewed differently in the United States and Iran. In the United States, women are almost completely equal, but in Iran they are punished severely for the same crimes as men. In the United States homosexuality is not fully accepted, but in Iran people are executed or arrested for their actions. All these social and political differences have led to the current situation between the United States and Iran. One day these two countries may be able to find ground for a peaceful settlement, but until then they appear to be on the brink of war. The current situation between the United States and Iran is quite scary. It seems that war could break out with any type of minor conflict. At this point, it seems, the only thing you need is a reason to go to war. Some assume that it has always been this way, that the United States and Iran have always had their differences. However, the United States and Iran were friendly at first and had at least a slight interest in helping each other. Early relations between the United States and Iran consisted of foreign relations linked through Great Britain. Iran was experiencing revolutions and its leadership changed frequently. The result was a friendly relationship... middle of paper... could be a massive world war between countries not directly involved. So overall, the United States and Iran have had a history of unrest and cooperation. The future depends on what the relationship is like now. Both leaders' tones towards the other are obviously full of disgust or disrespect. Shared social values ​​between nations only help add fuel to the fire. Acceptance or agreement on differences must be reached before any progress can be made. Works Cited Coleman, Isobel. Paradise Beneath Her Feet: How Women Are Transforming the Middle East. New York: Random House, 2010. Print.Simon, Rita J., and Alison Brooks. Gay and lesbian communities around the world. Lanham: Lexington, 2009. Print.Tyler, Patrick. A World of Trouble: The White House and the Middle East: From the Cold War to the War on Terror. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2009. Print.