<Tr> <Td> Bahrain </Td> <Td> 1971 </Td> <Td> See Bahrain--United States relations </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Iran </Td> <Td> 1883 (ended 1980) </Td> <Td> See Iran--United States relations <P> The United States and the Kingdom of Persia recognized each other in 1850 . Diplomatic relations were established in 1883 and severed in 1980 . </P> </Td> </Tr> <P> The United States and the Kingdom of Persia recognized each other in 1850 . Diplomatic relations were established in 1883 and severed in 1980 . </P> <Tr> <Td> Iraq </Td> <Td> 1931; 1984; 2004 </Td> <Td> See Iraq--United States relations </Td> </Tr>

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