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Central Asia and the Caucasus are linked as neighboring regions that define Iran's strategic geographic position as a bridge between them [1], [2], and they share a common historical context regarding their regional perception of Iran during the 1990s [3].

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Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu Modern Diplomacy 2 facts
claimIran's geographic position as a bridge between the Arab world, Central Asia, and the Caucasus provides it with a unique strategic vantage point for regional influence.
claimIran occupies a strategic vantage point as a bridge between the Arab world, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, with influence extending from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact
claimDuring the 1990s, populations in the Caucasus and Central Asia generally held negative views of Iran, perceiving the country as characterized by weakness and backwardness rather than as a model of progress.