Hasan Rashvand has analyzed the recent meeting of senior armed forces commanders and His Excellency Ayatollah Imam Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (may his shadow be exalted). This meeting, held in a sensitive context amidst regional tensions, is considered a turning point in the deterrence doctrine of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Rashvand emphasizes that this meeting is not just an ordinary event, but rather indicative of fundamental changes in how Iran confronts external threats.
Changes in the Deterrence Doctrine
Rashvand points out that Iran has stood firm against the threats from the United States and the Zionist regime with all its might over the past 8 months, stating that the message of this meeting is based on a "phased change" in Iran's deterrence doctrine. In this regard, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces emphasized that any military threat must be met with an immediate response without geographical limitations.
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According to Rashvand, this meeting signifies the readiness of the armed forces in sensitive areas including the Persian Gulf and the northwestern and southeastern borders. Senior military commanders also announced a multiple increase in the production of ammunition and combat equipment, indicating the serious determination of the Islamic Republic to confront any aggression.
Response to External Threats
Rashvand refers to the recent positions of the United States and the Zionist regime, which are attempting to create threats against Iran through limited operations. He emphasizes that this enemy delusion has been well marked by the new measures of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. "Response without geographical limitations" means that the geography of Iran's response to enemy aggressions depends on the nature of the threat, not on the red lines drawn by war planners in the Pentagon.
This note emphasizes that the concept of deterrence is not achieved merely by possessing weapons, but the enemy must be convinced that Iran has the capability to identify the source of the threat and the will to respond. These factors together create a complex equation for the enemy that can significantly increase the costs of war.
Rashvand concludes by noting that today, backed by its people and field presence, Iran is recognized as a deterrent power. The continuous presence of the people in the scene and their steadfastness demonstrate the deep bond between the armed forces and the nation, which has led the enemy to miscalculate in its strategies.
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