Iran has been the leading force in the Islamic revival movement since the 1979 revolution, seeking to restore Muslim society to its former glory through Islamic law and government. The country's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has emphasized the superiority of Muslim society and criticized the US for its selfish, corrupt, and oppressive actions. In contrast, President Barack Obama has sought to improve relations with Iran and the Muslim world through diplomacy and shared values.
Atomic Jihad: Ahmadinejad's Coming War for Islamic Revival and Obama's Politics of Defeat
Iran has been the dominant force in the global Islamic revival movement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, seeking to revive Muslim society by restoring its historical formula.