Scenarios about 'iran'
A nation located in Western Asia with a rich history spanning ancient civilizations including the Persian Empire, one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations. Iran has been shaped by its strategic location between East and West, numerous dynasties, the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and its position as a regional power with significant oil reserves. In alternate history scenarios, Iran often features as a focal point for exploring different outcomes of Persian imperial history, Western intervention, religious development, or Middle Eastern geopolitics.
What If the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalated to Regional War?
Exploring the alternate timeline where tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024 escalated into a full-scale regional conflict, transforming Middle Eastern geopolitics and global security.
What If Kurdistan Became an Independent State?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kurdish independence efforts succeeded, creating a sovereign Kurdistan and fundamentally altering Middle Eastern geopolitics, regional alliances, and global power dynamics.
What If Tehran Developed Different Economic Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Iran pursued economic liberalization and international integration after the 1979 Revolution instead of its isolationist path, potentially transforming the Middle East's economic landscape and geopolitical dynamics.
What If The Iran Hostage Crisis Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran never happened, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations and the politics of the Middle East for decades to come.
What If The Iran-Iraq War Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the devastating eight-year conflict between Iran and Iraq never occurred, potentially altering the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, the development of Islamic fundamentalism, and global oil markets.
What If The Iranian Hostage Crisis Was Resolved Quickly?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis ended within weeks instead of 444 days, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and American political history.