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Iran's Defiance: Nuclear Ambitions Amid Economic Struggles

4/24/2025

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Iran's grand strategy, rooted in a legacy of imperialism and revolutionary fervor, prioritizes national security and defiance against Western powers. Even amid economic struggles and waning public support, the regime remains steadfast in its pursuit of nuclear ambitions and regional dominance, fueled by profound insecurity and a fierce anti-imperialist ideology.

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Iran's grand strategy, rooted in a legacy of imperialism and revolutionary fervor, prioritizes national security and defiance against Western powers. Even amid economic struggles and waning public support, the regime remains steadfast in its pursuit of nuclear ambitions and regional dominance, fueled by profound insecurity and a fierce anti-imperialist ideology.