There is no doubt that the Middle East, over the past century, has been a region rife with tension and conflict. Religious and ethnic differences have been the cause of hundreds of thousands of deaths, and the progression of these issues shows little sign of slowing as the bloodshed continues. Many parties globally fear that the combination of evolving technology and weaponry and the desire to harness nuclear energy will fuel hatred among some countries in the region. others and ultimately lead to an extremely disastrous nuclear war. As a result, international organizations, such as the United Nations, have worked to prevent such an outcome. They attempt to ease this tension through communication and diplomacy, but they have had to resort to coercion in some cases in order to enforce their laws and ensure peace. What was thought impossible to do with a country that has such negative and aggressive relations with the UN, parts of the Middle East and the Western world, happened thanks to an agreement signed on November 23, 2013 with Iran. , almost completely curbing their nuclear program. This agreement is seen in the eyes of the world as a historic moment because it has the potential to overturn almost all suspicions that the region's demise was the result of nuclear war. International issues related to Iran's nuclear program are not new. in the 21st century. Concerns began after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, which ended with the removal of the Pahlavi dynasty of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (backed by the United States) and his replacement by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (who was.. .... middle of paper ...... back). This agreement further supports the liberal perspective, with the theory of liberalism in international relations. It recognizes that states actually gain more power by cooperating with other states. Iran and the UN can and did win this situation (power is unlimited). The anarchy that caused the rift between Iran, the UN and the Western world is reduced through cooperation with other states, because both sides are now on the same page: countries must work together for a common good through international organizations and institutions, and mutually agree on international law. From the UN's point of view, this is an excellent idea, as it has been trying to curb Iran's nuclear program for years. They emphasized positive realism through force and persuasion using sanctions in order to advance their liberal norms and principles..