Unraveling the Basis of Iran's Political Ambitions

Iran, the land of the Aryans. Since 1979, the Iranian Islamic Revolution led by Shiite cleric Ayatollah Khomeini resonated far outside the country's borders, as far as affecting the political landscape of the Middle East. As the revolutionaries gained control, it became clear that they were determined to propagate their ideological knowledge. Since the events of the Arab Spring in 2011, Iran's foreign policy objectives have evolved, and the Middle Eastern region has seen the rise of a new power with big ambitions. Through this piece of writing, I will discuss the basis of Iran's ambitions to dominate the Middle East.