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Iran’s strategy throughout the years has primarily revolved around its involvement in Syria, a nominally Arab Sunni state that has been ruled by the Alawite Assad family, considered a minority and often perceived as heretical. By supporting the Assad dynasty, Iran was able to maintain a degree of influence over its neighbors and distract external powers from focusing solely on its activities. This strategy served to create a balance of power in a region where Iran faced significant pressure from dominant naval powers like the United States.