Since the Islamic Revolution , Iran has played a role in acts of hostage - taking and violence against U.S. troops and civilians .
In the middle of the Cold War , the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically elected Iranian government .
Since the Islamic Revolution , Iranian has played a role in acts of hostage - taking and violence against United States troops and civilians .
In the middle of the Cold War , the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically elected Iranian government .