In response to the unprecedented threats from the President of the US, he clearly emphasized that any malice from the enemy would be met with a reciprocal and decisive blow. This assertion falls within the broader framework of Iran's deterrence doctrine, which has been defined as one of the vital components of the country’s defense policy over the years.
Nevertheless, in recent days, certain factions both inside and outside the country have sought to sideline the fundamental message of these remarks by highlighting a peripheral statement regarding the low likelihood of military action by the US. This approach is seen less as an analytical error and more as a deliberate operation aimed at diminishing the effectiveness of Iran's deterrence against external threats.
Iran's Strategy in the Face of External Threats
Analyzing the logic of the Islamic Republic of Iran's deterrence requires a proper understanding of the dimensions of current threats and the strategic ways to confront them. In recent months, the United States has attempted to strengthen the public’s perception of potential hard options against Iran through intensified psychological operations. This policy has been largely pursued through threatening statements from senior American officials and extensive media campaigns. However, the Leader's response in this context not only served as a deterrent but also outlined the strategic roadmap for Iran's confrontation.
In this framework, his emphasis on a reciprocal and decisive response, alongside the mention of a low likelihood of military action, reflects two fundamental realities: first, Iran’s awareness of the enemy's psychological warfare and its efforts to neutralize it through realistic strategic assessments; and second, the maintenance of a high level of alertness and preparedness to counter any threatening scenarios.
Efforts to Undermine Iran's Deterrence
In such an environment, some domestic analysts and foreign media have attempted to undermine the main framework of the country’s defense policy by emphasizing a peripheral aspect of the Leader's statements. This action demonstrates a dual strategy that, on one hand, aims to confuse domestic public perception and send strategic signals to foreign entities. On the other hand, these efforts focus on diminishing the impact of the Leader's message regarding the heavy costs associated with any potential military action by enemies. The ultimate goal of these factions is to obscure the clarity and decisiveness of the Islamic Republic of Iran's defense policy and create a context for the propagandistic and political exploitation of the West's psychological warfare against Iran.
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