Military Basing in West Asia (Middle East) and Deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran

At present time, as the significance of regions, hegemonic system for military presence, supporting regional plans, preventing and countering various threats and deterrence system became important, military basing in the area of regions was considered necessary in order to exert power. America's military presence in various regions of the world including the West Asia (Middle East) is conceivable as an important and strategic region in the form of various military bases (ground, aerial and naval…etc.) Establishing these bases in the front line of the country's security and military efforts is aimed at dominating various regions of the world, and to remain in the strategic cycle of power as well. The September 11 attacks, the war on terrorism and the occupation of Iraq highlighted the role of American military base's global network in protecting and advancing America's interests. In terms of of hegemon power, Iran is a discontented polity, hence posing a major threat against America's interests in the West Asia. Therefore, Iran is exposed to America's direct threat, nevertheless countering the former's threats is considered as a fundamental necessity. As a part of this, the issue that matters is that of thinking over the deterrence of the Islamic republic of Iran. The question that is put forward is "What effect do America's various military bases have in the West Asia on IRI's deterrence model?"