Analyzing Trump's Behavior toward Iran Using a Causal Layered Analysis

The confrontation between Iran and the US on the political, military, economic and cultural issues has begun since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and has expanded over a wide range of geographical areas. As Donald Trump came to power, the confrontation between the two countries entered a new phase. Using the "principled realism" approach and also the "Nixon's MadMan" Theory, Trump following the increasing weakening of Iran in various economic and political spheres and at all regional and international levels. Given Trump's personality traits, his analysis of Iran's behavior and approaches can paint a clear perspective for Iranian statesmen to advance national goals and Coping strategies against Trump's anti-Iranian approaches. In order to achieve this goal, the method of "Causal Layered Analysis" by examining the above problem can open a new space for the creation of bright future in front of the Iran. In order to design a smart and reciprocal move to achieve national interests, Iranian officials must have a good understanding of Trump's practical and proclaimed policies and approaches toward Iran. The most important tool to pursue these goals is to provide a rational face to the Iran with an emphasis on observing internationally accepted principles and rules, and most importantly adopting smart diplomacy while utilizing the components of hard power alongside the Communication Pattern of Soft power. The main purpose of the present study is to analyze Trump's behavior towards Iran based on a descriptive-analytical method and a Causal Layered Analysis.