October 16, 2021

The results of Iran's presidential elections from June 18, 2021, have led to differences of opinion among international relations scholars and experts concerning key vectors of Iran's foreign policy. However, as soon as the newly elected President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, took office, the main priorities of Iran's foreign policy for the next four years became clear.

The Foreign Ministry team formed by the new government, which is composed mainly of conservative forces, will continue the policy of its predecessors in terms of strengthening economic diplomacy.
For the duration of the presidency of Ibrahim Rice, significant changes to the nuclear program are expected, considering that incumbent Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has strictly criticized his predecessor's diplomatic course.

As Ebrahim Rice stated, Iran will continue cooperation with China within the framework of the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's supreme religious leader, favors deepening Iran-China relations and declaring a strategic agreement with China a priority.

The recent political processes in the Middle East have posed significant challenges to Tehran. The new geopolitical implications caused by the seizure of power by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the aftermath of the 2020 Karabakh war are changing the status quo and pushing Iran to develop a new strategy.