Decoding Iran’s Foreign PolicySince the 1979 revolution, Iranian leaders have persisted in advancing a foreign policy aimed at achieving regional prominence and, in particular, rebuffing U. S. efforts to limit Irans influence. But how are foreign policy decisions made in light of the countrys tumultuous history? How do the challenges posed by regional and global actors impact Iranian decision making? And how can we expect Iran to behave in the future? Decoding Irans Foreign Policy