War

U.S foreign policy interests in the Middle East and Persian Gulf region has always had three components: economy, security and politics. It is not overstated to stress the centrality of energy resources in the economic sector as a predominant factor. In this context, securing access to energy and the flow of oil become vital for world economic prosperity. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, added more impetus to the U.S security issues in the Persian Gulf. President Bush's doctrine of ""preemptive war"" and ""the global war on terror"" placed the Persian Gulf region at the heart of his post-9/11 strategic vision. The Bush administration used the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington as a great opportunity to revamp the regional security by undertaking some drastic measures. The invasion of Iraq in March 2003, the idea of regime change in Iran as well as other American Neocons' grandiose plans about the necessity to reshape the ""Greater Middle East"", made governments in the region nervous. In addition, by giving prominence to the ""security question"" over all other considerations, the US policy plunged the region deeper into uncertainty. Washington has systematically tried, and to a large extent succeeded, to securitize the inter-state relations in the region. This approach combined with the NATO plan to further its regional partnership, made any significant rapprochement among the Persian Gulf states on the issue of security almost impossible. For these reasons, a collective regionally crafted security arrangement that includes littoral states of Iran, Iraq the countries of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council would be unattainable in a foreseeable future.

Background: The history of the war shows the effective presence of women in different stages of the war. Experiences from the Iran-Iraq war and women's narratives from different angles of the war in the post-war years provide valuable information about the role of women in wars for future generations. Therefore, the present study was formed with the aim of studying the anthropology of women's narratives during the war and the angles of this war event were examined with an ethical approach. Method: The present study was conducted in a descriptive-analytical manner. This research was conducted by studying and analyzing the sources and articles published in connection with the war in ISC, Magiran, Civilica and ScienceDirect between 1990 and 2020. Conclusion: Research findings show that war has many negative effects on women's lives and they are one of the main victims of war. However, the presence of women in war in various forms, whether as a combat force or in the form of relief and support, strengthens the morale of soldiers and increases attention to moral components such as: promoting justice and equality, oppression and strengthening the spirit of resistance and endurance.