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IS IRAN MUCH BETTER ARMED, AND MORE INFLUENTIAL THAN ANY TIME IN MODERN HISTORY? || 2021 (CREDITS- WARTHOG DEFENSE)

Exposed: Iran Can't Dominate the Middle East ( Source- The National Interest / Author- Zachary Keck)

Iranian Frigate Jamaran ( Source- Wikimedia Commons / Credits- Aspahbod) Source- The National Interest Author- Zachary Keck In recent weeks, many have expressed growing concern over Iran’s potential to dominate the Middle East, particularly if it receives sanctions relief as part of a comprehensive nuclear deal. These concerns, while not completely without merit, are greatly exaggerated. Iran's gains in recent years have not been nearly as extensive as is often claimed, while the setbacks it has suffered have been all but ignored. Concerns about Iran’s potential to dominate the region originate from the belief that Iran has made significant gains throughout the region over the last decade. James Stavridis, the former Supreme Commander of NATO, summed up the thinking of many when writing, “A glance around the region shows the power and reach of Iran today, despite the significant imposition of sanctions. Indeed, Iran is deeply and successfully dominating politics i