U.S. ↔ Iranian government

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The Iranian government and the U.S. are linked through geopolitical tensions, including the Iranian government's support for proxies that challenge the U.S. [1], their mutual involvement in nuclear agreement negotiations [2], and the Iranian government's specific distrust of the U.S. following the withdrawal from the JCPOA [3].

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United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org CSIS 2 facts

claimDr. Vali Nasr asserts that the Iranian government distrusts President Donald Trump specifically, beyond their general distrust of the United States, because he withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) after Iran had implemented its requirements.

claimThe Iranian government fears that a new nuclear agreement with the United States would result in a 'Gaza deal' scenario, where a high-profile declaration is made in Geneva but no actual sanctions relief is implemented.

Iran: Background and U.S. Policy - DTIC apps.dtic.mil Defense Technical Information Center 1 fact

claimThe Iranian government poses challenges for the United States through its support for armed proxies and terrorist groups, its human rights violations, and its increasingly close relationships with Russia and China.