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It served not only as an act of defiance but also as a form of deterrence during wartime, and it is expected to contribute to future deterrence strategies.
Through a combination of military valor and decisive pre-emptive measures, alongside the resilience of its indigenous nuclear capabilities, the Islamic Republic of Iran has proven that efforts by Israel and the United States to destroy its nuclear and missile programs are entirely unrealistic—more suited to Hollywood fiction than to practical reality.
Moreover, in this conflict, as in the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, nearly all nations either directly or indirectly supported Israel. Iran was not fighting back Israel alone. Nonetheless, Iran’s defense might pushed these adversaries back and asserted its position on the global stage. This demonstration of military power will have lasting effects on future deterrence and has affirmed Iran’s enduring presence in the international arena.
In the aftermath of active hostilities, the Islamic Republic must take urgent steps to enhance its national air defense capabilities and establish a new intelligence framework to take out internal espionage networks.
In the meantime, Iranian diplomacy remained active throughout the conflict. A prime example was the participation in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul, which resulted in a resolution condemning the United States and Israel for violating Iran’s territorial integrity—a resolution that drew reactions from US officials. Even during the clashes, the Iranian Foreign Ministry remained engaged in dialogue with the officials of three European nations and the European Union, despite the fact that the US attack on nuclear facilities brought those talks to a halt.
It is crucial, therefore, to recognize that diplomacy, even during wartime, constitutes an essential component of a nation’s defense apparatus. In critical moments, it can safeguard national interests and compel adversaries to respect them via military power. The outbreak of war does not signify the end of diplomacy; rather, it marks the beginning of its true test. At such times, diplomacy itself becomes a strategic tool for deterrence and the protection of national interests.