US election and Iran
By Jahanbakhsh Izadi
Professor of international relations
As polls indicate, the US presidential election is set to kick off in a highly competitive state, with both candidates running neck and neck. It suggests that American society has become increasingly polarized, and many US analysts do not see this as a positive development for the country’s future. Some of those who argue that the US is in decline point to these internal issues, particularly the deepening divisions within American society. One of the consequences of such polarization is that democratic bodies in the United States are being put to the test, especially when someone like Donald Trump, who may not accept the outcome of the democratic process, is involved.
The US election and its result have become a global talking point, with all countries, whether allies, critics, or adversaries, analyzing and following it from their own perspective. However, many Iranian analysts’ views on the US election are not grounded in reality or based on a proper understanding of the situation. Despite its flaws, American society has the ability to overcome its problems, and there are established legal mechanisms in place to address any issues that may arise during the election. In the previous election, when Trump refused to concede, even the Republicans eventually came out in defense of the election result, and everything was resolved.
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