نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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The case of Khaibar Khan Gudarzian, an Iranian businessman residing in the United States, was founded on unfounded allegations and forged documents; yet, due to Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi’s acute sensitivity regarding the prestige of the royal family, it escalated into a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States. Although the U.S. Senate ultimately dismissed the charges, the protracted legal proceedings and Washington’s inability to resolve the issue promptly were perceived by the Shah as a sign of disregard for Iran’s concerns. This perception undermined mutual trust and, within the tense context of the Cold War, encouraged the Shah to diversify Iran’s foreign partnerships and expand economic cooperation with the Soviet Union. An examination of this case demonstrates how an ostensibly marginal affair could become a decisive factor in international relations, alter the balance between Tehran and Washington, and pave the way for enduring shifts in the orientation of Iran’s foreign policy
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