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Iran is geographically positioned between the Middle East and Eurasia [1], and its 'Look to the East' policy explicitly prioritizes strengthening strategic and economic ties with countries across Eurasia {fact:1, fact:3}. Furthermore, infrastructure projects like the Chabahar Port are designed to facilitate trade connectivity between Iran and the broader Eurasia region [2].
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 3 facts
claimThe administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi endorses the 'Look to the East' strategy, which argues that developing relations with countries in East Asia, Eurasia, and Southeast Asia is the most effective mechanism to counteract hostile policies and pressures imposed by the West.
claimIran's 'Look to the East' policy aims to establish strategic relations with China, Russia, and India, while simultaneously strengthening ties with neighboring countries in Eurasia.
referenceIran is geographically situated between the Middle East, which is dominated by geopolitical logic, and Eurasia, where geoeconomic logic prevails.
Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe Chabahar Port agreement between India and Iran establishes a 10-year usage term that allows India to bypass maritime bottlenecks and create trade lanes to South Caucasus nations, Central Asia, and Eurasia.