Theoretical foundations of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979-2006)

Because of the reason that there have been no changes in character and essence of foreign political conception and political system that are reflected in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, not any kind of changes has happened in trends and purpose of the foreign policy of the Republic. Character of the political system and the regime, as well as character of national relations has left the purpose in foreign policy to make some changes – keeping the stability in political system and political regime, and ensure the interests of leading Persian ethno-national group. The foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has a kind of steady strategic aims: it consists of activities that will serve to make Iran the important political force in the region. These purposes and duties serve for major direction of foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran – cooperation with all countries, resistance to the USA and Israel, closer relationship with Islamic, regional, and developing countries, better cooperation with Persian speaking countries etc.