A Study of Iran's Relationships with the Countries of the Persian Gulf Region after the Victory of the Islamic Revolution

The relationships between Iran and its neighboring countries and great trans-regional powers have always been connected to each other. The place and significance of the Middle East, including the region of Persian Gulf, has resulted in a mutual influence between the events of this region and the great international changes in the world, particularly in the 20th century. These issues have subjected Iran’s foreign policy to some unique conditions, which in turn have been followed by certain reactions from the regional and non-regional beneficiaries. In addition, international relationships have always exposed Iran to a large body of challenges and threats and formed the basis of the country’s foreign policy. The present research, while briefly exploring the history of the changes related to Iran’s international policy by paying attention to its specific geographical location in the Persian Gulf, attempts to provide a relatively profound analysis of the events and elements that have formed Iran’s relationship with the countries of the Persian Gulf region, particularly after the victory of the Islamic Revolution. In doing do, the writers have taken into account the divergent and convergent national, regional, and international elements in such relationships.