تقی حسینی

Following the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran and the severance of ties between Iran and the United States، due to its geopolitical importance، Iran kept a decisive role in regional developments. On the other hand، neighboring 15 countries and its huge oil and gas reserves have enhanced Iran’s importance manifold. Given Iran’s political، security and geopolitical position، it is difficult if not impossible، to settle regional disputes without its partnership. At the same time، Iran should also pursue economic progress and development in order to economically compete with its neighbors. While examining the cultural identity of Iranian revolution، the following article largely focuses on the Shiite denomination of Iran''s politics and its influence on Shiites in other countries، especially the neighboring states. It also analyzes the ideological and aspirational goals of the Islamic Revolution in Iran—as achievable alternatives to utopian objectives—which are the characteristic of all revolutions in the world.