For more than four decades, the United States has struggled to manage its relationship with Iran. Analysts say military pressure, sanctions and diplomacy have all failed to fully change Tehran’s policies.
The United States has faced repeated challenges in dealing with Iran for over 40 years.
From Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan to Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, no strategy has fully succeeded.
Analysts say Washington has often failed to understand Iran’s complex political and power structure.
While Obama secured the 2015 nuclear deal, Trump later withdrew from it and increased pressure on Tehran.
Experts believe Iran has gained an advantage by using long-term strategy, while the US has repeatedly sought quick results.