The Encounter between American Strategic Institutions and Nuclear Iran

Regarding the encounter between American political and strategic institutions and Iran over the nuclear issues and capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a wide range of actors and influential political forces are involved, all aiming to reduce Iran’s nuclear capabilities. These include the US Congress, advocacy groups, Israel-affiliated lobbyists, and research centers, each working to diminish Iran’s nuclear position and capabilities. American security and strategic institutions seek to present Iran’s nuclear power as a threat to the United States, using this perception to justify increasing pressures. This study examines the social politics and institutional patterns of the United States in restricting Iran’s nuclear power. To explain the issue, we utilize James Rosenau’s pre-theoretical approach known as structural and social affiliation theory. Using a descriptive-analytical method, this research argues that American political and strategic institutions act as security overseers for the US, employing complementary mechanisms to identify and restrict Iran’s nuclear capabilities. We conclude that US strategic institutions are influenced by Zionist lobbyists, which aim to affect Iran’s political structure and public institutions, thereby minimizing Iran’s influence in its surrounding regions.