I have got a warning from the moderation staff, so I won't use the word. I am agnostic Muslim, and don't follow a particular brand of religion.
But iranian theocratic regime (I hope I am not using a sectarian vernacular, theocracy is a legit term), countries cannot free themselves from their religious evolution. Same way segments in Pakistan have a rigid view of religion and we all are witnessing hindutva (century old hard work by the bhagats paying off, credit to them) in India.
So yes, the doctrines do shape countries, their world view, and
their actions. It is not wise to confront USA, you get a ramp, exit out.
Pakistan did a great service to provide both an exit ramp, continuing the war path is not in the interest of the region.
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You folks need to open a bit more, everything is not sectarian.