Fears of a Iranian crescent are becoming real
An Iranian crescent has spread from Tehran across the region, increasing Iran’s power both in hard-and soft-power terms, analysts say./ “Iran’s influence has exceeded its limits and has become by the definition of some Iranian officials, domination, and — in some cases — an occupation, as is the case in Syria and Iraq,” Ali Bakeer, an Ankara-based Arab researcher in international affairs, told/ “A decade ago, the fear of a Shiite crescent sought by Iran was described as a myth,” he said. “Today, those who criticised those fears realised ...
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