In the field of diplomacy, Iran realised and maintained friendly relations with Western and East European countries as well as the state of Israel and China and became, especially through its close friendship with the United States, more and more a hegemonial power in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East.
Dalam bidang diplomasi, Iran menyadari dan memelihara hubungan bersahabat dengan negara-negara Eropa Barat dan Eropa Timur, Israel dan China, terutama melalui hubungan erat dengan Amerika Serikat, menjadi kekuatan yang makin hegemoni di Teluk Persia dan Timur Tengah.