The Impact of the Nixon Doctrine on the Increase of Armaments of the Iranian Army (1969-1971)

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of History Mazandaran University

2 Department of History. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Mazandaran. Babolsar Iran.

3 Assistant Professor. Department of History. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Mazandaran. Babolsar. Iran.

10.48308/irhj.2025.239251.1409

Abstract

The end of World War II marked the beginning of a new era in the contemporary history of Iran, particularly in its relationship with the hegemony of the global capitalist system. With the conclusion of World War II, which led to the dominance of the United States in the developments of the global capitalist system and international relations, political and economic transformations in Iran became significantly influenced by the United States, especially during the Cold War. Consequently, the issuance of the Nixon Doctrine, arising from domestic and international challenges to US intervention in the Vietnam War, had a profound impact on Iran. The delegation of a military role to Iran as the first pillar in the Persian Gulf region within the framework of the Nixon Doctrine influenced various structures of Iranian society, including the military and army.

Accordingly, this research, employing a historical research method, aims to pose and answer the question: what impact did the implementation of the Nixon Doctrine’s twin-pillar policy in the Persian Gulf region and Iran’s military role as the first pillar of this doctrine have on the armaments capabilities of the Iranian army in the years 1969 to 1971?

This enhancement of armaments was made possible by facilitating Iran’s procurement of military weaponry from powers possessing military industries, particularly with the personal support of Nixon. This support allowed the Shah and Iran to purchase new and advanced weapons from the United States and other countries, including Britain, Western European nations, and even the Soviet Union, in order to fulfill its military role within the Nixon framework.

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