... each another, signaling a possible end to their deep-rooted conflicts. (Abdo, 2001) Changes in U.S.-Iranian relations can be largely attributed to monumental political and cultural changes that are currently sweeping Iran. In recent years, a growing number of Iranians have begun to call on their leaders to reform Iran's repressive political system, improve the country's human rights standards and decrease the role of religion in government affairs. In 1997, Iranians' calls for change led to the election of President Mohammed Khatami, a moderate who has vowed to bring reform to Iran's political system and reevaluate Iran's hard-line stance toward the U.S. Recent elections have also brought many reform-minded officials into the Majlis (Iran's parliament), and in June voters reelected Khatami by a wide margin. The changing political climate in Iran has been matched by growing support among Western activists for normalized relations between the U.S. and Iran. For years, the U.S. has sought ...

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