This chapter analyzes IranIran’s motivations for pursuing rapprochement, emphasizing the interplay of international sanctionsInternational sanctions, regional ambitions, and broader geopolitical shiftsGeopolitical shifts. It begins by examining IranIran’s domestic challenges, which have significantly influenced its diplomatic strategy. Prolonged international sanctionsInternational sanctions have severely strained the economy, leading to soaring inflation, high unemployment, and a devalued currency. These economic pressures have fueled public discontentPublic discontent, increasing the regime’s urgency to stabilize the nation.