Iran had put itself in isolation because of its radicalism, and after having helped the United States indirectly in the war against Iraq in 1991, the Iranians were hoping that they would be rewarded by being included in the post-war security architecture of the region.
Иран решил изолировать себя от радикалов, и скрытно помогая США в войне с Ираком в 1991 году, надеялся, что старания будут вознаграждены в период установления безопасности  после войны.