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From the perspective of Iranian policymakers and scholars, international organizations-including peace institutes-are often viewed with skepticism due to perceived Western dominance and double standards. This mistrust stems from several historical and political experiences:

* Perceived Bias and Double Standards: Iranian elites frequently argue that international organizations, established and influenced by Western powers, have demonstrated partiality-especially regarding Iran’s nuclear program, human rights, and regional security issues3. The belief is that these organizations have failed to treat Iran fairly, applying standards inconsistently and serving the interests of dominant global powers rather than upholding universal principles<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html<ref>.

* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.

* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters <ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.

===Concerns about Hidden Objectives===

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 From the perspective of Iranian policymakers and scholars, international organizations-including peace institutes-are often viewed with skepticism due to perceived Western dominance and double standards. This mistrust stems from several historical and political experiences:
 * Perceived Bias and Double Standards: Iranian elites frequently argue that international organizations, established and influenced by Western powers, have demonstrated partiality-especially regarding Iran’s nuclear program, human rights, and regional security issues3. The belief is that these organizations have failed to treat Iran fairly, applying standards inconsistently and serving the interests of dominant global powers rather than upholding universal principles<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html<ref>.
-* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters<ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.
+* Historical Grievances: Iran’s experience with the United Nations during the Iran-Iraq War, where the Security Council was seen as failing to remain impartial, has deepened this mistrust. Such historical episodes reinforce the perception that international organizations act more as instruments of Western policy than as neutral arbiters <ref>Eslami, M. (2007). Iran's Foreign Policy Approaches toward International Organizations. World Studies Quarterly, 65218. https://wsps.ut.ac.ir/article_65218.html</ref>.
 ===Concerns about Hidden Objectives===