The U.S. and Iran: What Went Wrong Posts
A series that explores how the relationship between the United States and Iran -- where Americans were heroes in the 19th and early 20th centuries -- deteriorated into deep hostility.
Nov. 11, 2026
The John Westberg Papers
Jennifer Westberg joins our series "The U.S. and Iran: What Went Wrong?" beginning with its fourth episode, "The Mosaddegh Hour." Jennifer's father, the late John Westberg, was an international lawyer who moved to Iran as a U.S. State Department off…
Oct. 14, 2026
"Redacted No More" by Sharon Bibee on Substack
Sharon Bibee joins us for our latest series, "The U.S. and Iran: What Went Wrong." For more from Sharon, read her column, "Redacted No More," in which she explores history, politics, travel, culture, and whatever else sparks her curiosity. You can …
Oct. 12, 2026
Image Gallery for "The U.S. and Iran: What Went Wrong?"
This gallery of photos, maps, and other images add to our "The U.S. and Iran: What Went Wrong?" audio series about how America's relations with Iran – where the United States once was viewed as a refreshing alternative to predatory imperial powers a…