Iran: The Middle PowerSince 1979, Iran has positioned itself at the forefront of the anti-American struggle in the Middle East. However, Iran’s goals have evolved since the revolution and have reflected the changing balance in the Middle East. [25]The Emergence of the Multipolar Middle EastThe Chinese doctrine of a multipolar Middle East, as mentioned above, became a tangible reality with Israel, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia turning into middle powers, representing local and global interests. The Israeli-Palestinian question is the root cause of Middle Eastern (lack of) peace; solving the Palestinian question is an important way to achieve justice in the Middle East. [12] Wang Jinglie, “美、俄、法等大国加紧对中东的争夺[Big Powers Such as the United States, Russia, and France are Intensifying Competition Over Influence in the Middle East],” in 1997~1998 Middle East and Africa Development Report, ed.

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