Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the Us in the Middle East

Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran and the United States transformed from allies into rivals, setting off a geopolitical struggle that continues to reshape the Middle East. This book examines how Iran consolidated power across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza—while simultaneously challenging American interests and destabilizing regional relationships with Israel and Saudi Arabia. Tracing Iran's journey from the Shah's fall through its strategic alliances with Syria, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, the author reveals the calculations and consequences of Tehran's foreign policy in the region's ongoing conflicts.