"Iran's ancient history, marked by enduring invasions, has created a narrative of resilience. Experiences from Alexander to modern times shape its self-perception as a center of civilization."
"The legacies of imperial grandeur and foreign encroachment inform Iran's contemporary policies, fostering a desire for status as a great power and a vigilant protection of sovereignty."
Fayyaz Zahed posits that Iran's survival during severe Israeli attacks stemmed from its ancient history of enduring invasions, shaping its identity as a historically great power. Unlike a monolithic view of Iran as solely radical, its complex past, especially the significant impact of the 1953 British-American coup, fosters widespread anti-Western sentiment leading to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This unique historical context influences Iran's contemporary policies and its self-perception as a resilient nation in an Arab-dominated region, striving for greater status and protection of sovereignty.
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