The relationship between Islamic law and foreign policy in Iran: From Islamic revolution until today

This study aims to reveal the projections of Iran's religious domestic and foreign policy and the effects of this fact and to find out what the findings mean for the Iranian people. According to the basic hypothesis of the study, Iran's withdrawal from being a party in The Middle East and taking measures to increase internal prosperity and freedom will both benefit the liberation of Iranian people and cause the Iranian state to adapt more to the international system. Qualitative methods of content analysis and literature review were used in the study. In this context, the study was conducted to analyze the religious and jurisprudential discourses of the regime and other important religious leaders as well as religious and intellectual leaders against the regime or those seeking reform. Then, the projections of these discourses in the example of the Syrian War were examined. However, since the current situation that emerged as a result of the foreign policy shaped by the religious administration affects the gains and threats in the economic and political relations of Iran, the study also shows the economic picture of Iran in the commercial, military and cultural fields. As a result, it was recommended that Iran should take steps to approach the west in its foreign policy in general and withdraw its military forces from its current policy during the Syrian War. In this way, Iran should use its opportunities and capabilities for the freedom and prosperity of its people. However, if these measures are taken, Iran will be able to protect its "holy" regime. Key Words: Iran, Middle East, Religious Discourse, Foreign Policy, Pragmatism