# Iran is not anti-imperialist. It is calculating how to survive

https://mins.news/en/item/20311

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 14:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/12/iran-is-not-anti-imperialist-it-is-a-state-calculating-survival?traffic_source=rss

> The Islamic Republic of Iran is portrayed as a state focused on survival rather than genuine anti-imperialism. Despite its current hostile rhetoric, it is likely to eventually reach a settlement with the United States and Israel. The assessment presents Tehran’s posture as pragmatic calculation rather than an unchanging ideological commitment. Any future agreement would therefore reflect its perceived survival needs.

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