Why is the US so interested in Iran?

The Real Reason The U.S. Is Interested In Iran The American obsession with Iran is about oil and natural gas. If these two resources had been absent, it is hard to imagine such an intense American focus on the country from the time of a U.S. Central Intelligence Agency-backed coup of Iran’s elected government in 1953 to today.

What is the superstition of Nowruz in Iran?

Thankfully, everything is ok, but now you have to wait for the other shoe to drop because, according to Iranian superstition, the third event will surely be disastrous. And that’s when they worry, khodâ be kheyr kone sevomisho (God have mercy on the third one)! Iranians are superstitious about the 13th and final day of Nowruz (the new year).

Are You born lucky or not?

“Fate would have it that the timing of your birth determines your measure of luck. You’re either born lucky or you’re not, though the only way to know for sure is to test it. The problem with that is most people find out they’re not lucky at the worst possible moment, usually in the throes of death or arrest.”

What do Iranians do on New Year’s Day?

Iranians grow wheat and lentil sprouts for the new year (symbolizing rebirth) which are supposed to absorb any negativity before being thrown out on the 13th. But beforehand, single girls tie a knot with the sprouts in hopes of being married by the next year.

Why did Iran fight in the Iran-Iraq War?

In 1981, Iran launched a counteroffensive; by early 1982, they had regained virtually all of the lost territory. By the end of that year, with Iraqi forces withdrawn to pre-war border lines, Iraq attempted to seek peace. Under Khomeini’s leadership, Iran refused, insisting on continuing the conflict in an effort to topple Saddam’s regime.

Will US-Iran tensions spiral into war?

The U.S. government clearly wants to prevent Iran from using its energy exports to give it leverage with other countries. No one can say for certain whether current tensions between the United States and Iran will spiral into war.

Why does Iran want to export energy?

Iranian energy exports are a way for Iran to extend its influence. Pakistan backed out of a pipeline project last year because of sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. The pipeline would have brought Iranian natural gas into the country.