Explaining the ratio of strategic air position and geopolitical weight (Case Study: Iran)

Strategically, Iran is located on the East, West, North and South Highways of the world, and from a geopolitical point of view, with a large number of neighbors, being located in Hartland, the world's energy, easy and extensive access to open waters, from it has a special position. Meanwhile, Iran's strategic air position, in conjunction with its geopolitical position, could turn Iran's airspace into an air hub and regional transportation. On the other hand, the mentioned components have been introduced as the main sources of national power, which is directly related to the geopolitical weight of the country.The present study, which is descriptive-analytical, explains the relationship between Iran's strategic air position and geopolitical weight. The results show that Iran's geopolitical position makes air transportation from Iran's skies economically viable. Therefore, security protections for the development of the aviation industry and the facilitation of air transport from the airspace of Iran, will improve the weight and geopolitical status of the Islamic Republic of Iran.