In the view of military and strategic decision-makers in the Islamic Republic, the groups that form the so-called 'Axis of Resistance' provided Iran with strategic depth, allowing Tehran to define the theater of military conflict away from its borders. At the same time, the purpose of these groups and their military capabilities was to obstruct the enemy's direct access to Iran.
But it seems they are determined not to respond merely symbolically to a symbolic step, and to escalate the situation instead in the hope of re-establishing deterrence.
A BBC analysis examines how Iran has reassessed its deterrence strategy three years after the October 7 attack. It notes that the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah and the fall of t…
Iranian leadership is reviewing plans for a stronger response if the United States resumes large-scale military attacks, considering expanding targets to include countries supporti…
Sources told Reuters that Iran is preparing for a wider and stronger response if the United States resumes large-scale military attacks, considering expanding potential targets to …