In 1953, the United States violently halted Iran's freedom project by overthrowing the prime minister. This action was horrible for both countries. Half a century later, Iraq was invaded by another group of American leaders. The effects of this situation were equally devastating. Despite this failure, some still believed that positive change could be brought about in Iran. Iranian dissident Akbar Ganji states: “…Political change in Iran is necessary, but it cannot be achieved through foreign intervention” (Kinzer xvii). Iranians believe that America only values ​​Iran for its vast energy resources, the role it plays in regional politics, and that Iranian basic rights and well-being do not matter to American policy makers. When the Americans overthrew the Prime Minister, Iranian society lost one of the greatest opportunities to establish a democracy. If the United States were to attack again, it would end the nation's oil trade. “Some in Washington seem more determined to take long-delayed revenge against Iran than to build a new relationship with its government and people. » (Kinzer XIX). Until...