West Asia is a region full of twisted realities where the simplest of events can have the most complex underpinnings. Speaking of complexities in the region, Iran is one such country in the region whose sheer size and clout make it a prominent regional power. Iran being a theocracy led by the Shi'ite clergy has religion entwined with its politics. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, from the American lens, Iran has emerged as an untamed beast in the region with its own sense of purpose and an independent worldview to decide its state policy independently. Unlike Saudi Arabia, Iran does not align itself with the USA. Rather, Iran and USA share a relationship of animosity since the revolution in 1979. Multiple theories are proposed to explain the bitterness in Iran-US relationship. However, none prove sufficient enough to accomplish the arduous task of explaining the role of Iran in the region and its implications for the stability in West Asia. Put in one sentence, Iran as a st
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