Drawing on narrative theory and the notion of framing, this paper focused on the translated material from the Islamic Republic of Iran‟s media outlets in the website of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) to explore how this institute constructed its desired narratives about Iran in the context of the current tensions between Iran and the U.S. In so ...

This study examines how the shifting dynamics of geopolitical circumstances have impacted US-Iran relations to defend their national interests and regional dominance. The US strategy towards Iran has been focused on achieving non-proliferation goals ending Iranian support armed forces in Israel-Arab conflict, which used violence Palestine's cause. Throughout 2000s, was labeled as an "axis evil ...

In 1963, the United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations received evidence alleging that US aid funds to Iran had been misappropriated and used bribe prominent American Iranian figures. Members of royal family high-profile businessmen diplomats were implicated in emerging corruption scandal. The allegations made by businessman self-proclaimed “World’s Best Dressed Man,” Khaiba...

August 2016 Dr. Jaroslaw Jarzabek explores military spending increases across G.C.C. states to illuminate the drivers for military expansion and spending in the region, and the relevance of these issues in a global context. The type of weaponry that is commonly purchased by G.C.C. states is not geared toward counterterrorism, but rather to external threats, largely emanating from Iran. While G....

The Strait of Hormuz lies between the Persian Gulf and Oman is only sea route connecting Arabian Sea to Indian Ocean. It a trading that strategically brings energy from Middle East many countries worldwide. Accordingly, United States (US) Iran have shared interests in strait play central role maintaining its stability. Unfortunately, since 1979, US been involved conflict. tensions two peaked af...