Israel’s defense-offense myth shattered by Iran
By Mohammad Ali Senobari
Director of New Vision
Since World War II, no country has achieved undisputed dominance in both offensive and defensive military capabilities. The post-war era has been marked by a constantly shifting balance of power, with countries enhancing their military capabilities in specific areas while facing new threats that challenge traditional superiority. In this complex geopolitical landscape, one country stands out for its formidable defensive capabilities and strategic offensive maneuvers: Iran. Ironically, it is Iran’s most vocal adversary, the Zionist entity, that has inadvertently highlighted the depth and precision of Iran’s military prowess.
Iran’s ascent as a military power with significant strategic influence in the Middle East has been a gradual, systematic process, shaped by decades of international pressure, regional conflicts, and evolving military threats. At the heart of this power dynamic are two distinct yet interconnected dimensions of Iran’s capabilities: advanced missile technology and sophisticated drone warfare. Iran’s advancements are beginning to reshape the dynamics of Middle Eastern politics, extending beyond its borders and influencing global political equations.
New era in Iranian military strategy
Iran’s “True Promise” operations marked a pivotal milestone in its military strategy, showcasing its readiness to respond forcefully to perceived threats to its sovereignty. These operations against the Zionist entity demonstrated a striking combination of missile and drone technologies that few had anticipated. In the first “True Promise” operation, the coordination was so well-executed that it appeared more like a large-scale military parade than an offensive operation, underscoring Iran’s clout in its domestic defense industry, an industry that has achieved major breakthroughs in missile and drone technology despite years of sanctions.
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