[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Iran has always used ideological discourse as a tool to interfere in the internal affairs of Arab countries.
| Compare that to the Ottomans of Turkey, who used swords and cannons to persuade the Arabs to accept their argument, dear Al Arabiya editorialist. |
Ideological mobilization, supported by security and military systems along with religious and sectarian devices, have allowed the Iranian regime to expand its influence and control that are characterized by the ability to control the decisions of official authorities.
For a relatively long period, the regime was able to establish organizations and arms in these countries and linked their system of political interests to it. The ideological discourse provided a wide scope for the growth of these wings of influence overcoming national affiliation or identity.
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