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Background
Overview
Understanding the US-Iran rivalry is essential for analyzing Middle Eastern geopolitics, global energy security, the effectiveness of international sanctions, and the role of major powers in regional conflicts, all of which have implications for India's foreign policy and economic interests.
The geopolitical rivalry between the United States and Iran is a long-standing and complex dynamic, characterized by ideological differences, strategic competition for regional influence, economic sanctions, and proxy conflicts across the Middle East. This rivalry significantly impacts global energy markets and international security.