The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Why Iran Fuels the Mideast War
Nov 10, 2023
An exploration of Iran's involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its aggressive actions. The impact of the Iranian revolution on extremist groups. The consequences of US foreign policy and the betrayal of freedom in the Middle East. Grievances and the mentality of victory through death expressed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
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- The Iranian revolution in 1979 inspired the rise of Islamist movements across the Middle East, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, which are directly influenced by Iran's ideological commitment to spread its version of Islam globally.
- Iran's involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is driven by its imperialistic ambitions and dedication to its religious ideology, using groups like Hezbollah and Hamas to undermine Israel as an infidel Western power.
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Iran's Aggressive and Expansionist Role in the Region
Iran's role in the region is characterized by its aggression and expansionism. The Iranian revolution in 1979 brought about a shift towards religious totalitarianism, with Islam taking complete political control. This revolution inspired people across the Middle East and fueled the rise of Islamist movements, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, which are directly influenced by Iran. Iran's ideological commitment to spread its version of Islam globally, combined with its institutional expansionist agenda, makes it a significant threat in the region.
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