| Summary: | Over two decades after the end of the Cold War, Iran and the West continue struggling to find their way out of their cold relationship. Iran is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, holding 12,7% of OPEC reserves and the second-largest holder of natural gas reserves. Yet, Iran although a powerful regional player is a country governed by a repressive theocratic regime, developing an unpredictable nuclear programme, accusing the West, and especially the United States of America, for a world order of fear and domination.
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