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This thesis examines the components of the Iranian buildup in detail to establish that the scope and pace of this armament effort, together with an aggressive national leadership fired by both Islamic fundamentalist and Persian nationalist ambitions, are making Iran the new threat to regional security in the Persian Gulf and a likely challenge to U.S. national interests. In response to this potential threat, the United States has, to date, pursued policies characterized by inconsistency, a limited range of actions, and limited effectiveness. To counter this potential challenge to American interests more effectively, additional policy measures will be required. These include a number of defensive, and possibly even offensive actions.","abstract_html":"Six years after emerging from its war with Iraq, battered militarily and weakened strategically, Iran appears intent on reestablishing itself as a major regional military power. 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