Untangling the Paradox of Iran

Description: sector of stability, but that is showing a slight downturn. However, that downturn is not the same as the housing crisis facing the US Majd noted any sanctions against the Iranian central bank would be severely detrimental to the country. Iranian attitudes toward the recent Russian invasion of Georgia showed Iranians supportive of Russia. Iranian leadership sees this as an opportunity. Iran is viewed as the only state standing in the way from Russia becoming a regional hegemonic power. ...