Synopsis

## A Clash of Ambitions Across the Middle East, the United States and Iran vie for dominance. FRONTLINE investigates how American attempts to establish democracy in Iraq have inadvertently bolstered Iran's ascent as a rising global power. This competition unfolds against a backdrop of complex geopolitical forces, revealing unforeseen consequences and challenging long-held assumptions about the region. The film examines the unintended ramifications of U.S. policy, exploring how efforts to