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✍️ Original author: Joe_McCarthy

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The primary aim of the foreign policy of the Islamic Revolution, established in 1979, is to transform Iran from a Western ally into an independent power that maximizes its revolutionary influence while safeguarding the regime’s survival. This policy is guided by several foundational ideological and strategic goals:

“Neither East nor West”: A central tenet rejecting dependence on both the Western (U.S.-led) and Eastern (formerly Soviet-led) blocs to maintain absolute national sovereignty.

Export of the Revolution (sodoure enqelab): The desire to spread Islamic values, culture, and governance beyond Iran’s borders. This is often interpreted as:

Ideological: Promoting “pure Islam” as a model for liberation from global powers.

Strategic: Supporting “oppressed” (mustazafin) nations and liberation movements to create a favorable regional environment for the revolution’s survival.

Opposition to Global Arrogance (stikbar): A commitment to resisting “imperialist” powers, specifically targeting the United States (often called the “Great Satan”) and Israel.

Protection of Muslims and Shia Communities: Defending the rights of Muslims worldwide and cultivating ties with Shia minorities through the “Axis of Resistance” to project regional power.

Regional Hegemony and Security: Shaping a regional order free from foreign military presence, particularly by undermining pro-Western governments in the Middle East.

While early revolutionary policy was heavily ideological, it has evolved to integrate pragmatic national interests, such as ensuring territorial integrity and seeking economic independence. Professional bodies like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are the primary actors in executing these multi-faceted objectives.

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