Research Scholar, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune
Online published on 30 September, 2013.
Relations between Islamic Republic of Iran and United States in the recent past have been the most contentious one in the changing world. The relationship between the two countries has moved from close allies to estrangement. The tragic event of 11 September 2001 and the US military campaign against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan relieved Iran of the Taliban threat created the opportunity for the new beginning but did not improve due to lack of U.S. proper strategy. Future improvements in the relations would require first to remove the existing irritants and misunderstanding between the two countries. The paper seeks to analyse the strategic relations between Iran and United States in the light of the recent developments. It also tries to answer for the following questions. What are the main area of irritants between Iran and U.S.? Does the estranged relationship between India and United States pose any threat to the regional security of Persian Gulf?
Axis of Evil, Security, Dual Containment, Hezbollah, Israel, Nuclear Proliferation
