Scholars agree that Western interference has helped to shape Iranian political life before

Scholars agree that Western interference has helped to shape Iranian political life before, during, and after the revolution. Share your thoughts on the following questions:

Has Western influence been good for a country like Iran? Why or why not?
Should the West try to have more influence, such as on Iran’s (and other countries’) nuclear power program and their politics? Why or why not?
In your post, you should also assess whether any foreign country should have influence on U.S. policies.