The Ten Manifestations of a Staunch Defense

TEHRAN (Iran News) First, the reason for this failure was Iran’s extensive defensive, offensive, and combat capabilities. For years Iran has invested in missile, drone, and defense networks, enabling it to repel many attacks and in turn deliver painful and irreparable responses.

Second, Iran is not confined to its own borders. The presence and support of allied groups in the region caused Israel to come under pressure from multiple fronts, making it impossible to fully focus on Iran.

Third, Iran’s vast geography and the dispersion of its infrastructure prevented the execution of any decisive and short-term operation. In reality, the enemy could not strike any vital point that would cause a rapid collapse.

Fourth, Israel’s internal situation was extremely fragile. Political divisions, social protests, and economic crisis tied the hands of this regime’s leaders and deprived them of the ability to mobilize fully.

Fifth, the resistance of the Iranian people and national spirit were strengthened during these days. Instead of creating fear and retreat, the attacks led to unity and an increased spirit of resistance.

Sixth, Israel could not enter into an all-out war, because it feared a strong reaction from global powers and the disruption of regional balance. The U.S., Europe, and the Arabs clearly did not want a wider war to ignite.

Seventh, with a smart deterrence policy, Iran demonstrated that no attack would go unanswered. This shifted the cost–benefit equation to Israel’s disadvantage—since relying on its expensive war machine was breaking the back of this regime.

Eighth, within such a short time frame, no military operation can “bring a country with Iran’s vast capacities to its knees.” Global experiences have also shown that blitz wars against countries with strategic depth are doomed to failure. It became clear that the Zionist regime and its allies acted hastily and delusionally in designing plans to divide and overthrow Iran’s system.

Ninth, during this period the world, inflamed by the Zionist regime’s crimes in Gaza and Palestine, shifted its support toward Iran. Through demonstrations, gatherings, and rallies under the flags of Iran and Palestine, the global news environment was pushed toward triumphant analyses in Iran’s favor. “Defense”

Tenth, the method of employing the variety and application of missiles and drones, in coordination between the Army and the IRGC, together with the media coverage of such operations—especially through real-time broadcasting on news networks—displayed hope and superiority. This served as proof of the rational foundation and authority that emerged from those decisions.

In the end, this 12-day battle, rather than yielding achievements for Israel and its allies, revealed its weaknesses. Once again it proved that with the continuation of the Islamic Revolution and religious vitality in the region and the world, the balance of power in the region has completely shifted in favor of Iran.