As the war intensifies, the US is trying to rally the Arab states, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan against Tehran – but regional politics is proving far more complicated Since the start of hostilities against #Iran, the United States has employed not onl...
...y military strikes but political, diplomatic, economic, and informational tactics aimed at strategically weakening and isolating Tehran on the global stage. This approach aligns with Washington’s traditional ‘multi-layered pressure’ model where military action is coupled with efforts to create an unfavorable geopolitical environment for adversaries.Iran is a nation with a population of around 90 million people, a vast territory, a well-developed system of state mobilization, and a complex ...
...ethnopolitical structure. In the eyes of the US and #Israel, Iran’s ethnic diversity – the country is home to Persians, Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Arabs, Baluchis, and other ethnic groups – makes it vulnerable to internal conflicts. However, this very diversity also contributes to a resilient political and cultural system that has been formed after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Consequently, the current military conflict with Iran presents a daunting challenge for the US from both the military...
... and political perspective, a challenge that may have been underestimated.Remarkably, even after two weeks of active combat, the US hasn’t been able to achieve its strategic objectives in Iran. The assassination of key political figures, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his close associates does not automatically signify victory, as Iran’s political system possesses a considerable capacity for institutional resilience and the continuity of governance. Such actions...
...n the Middle East has revolved around building a regional balance of power, with the Gulf Arab monarchies positioned as counterweights to Iran. Key players included Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar. Fostering an anti-Iran stance among these nations was supposed to significantly curtail Tehran’s political and economic influence.However, in recent years, Iran has demonstrated a remarkable ability to flexibly and pragmatically adjust its regional strategy. A noteworthy development wa...
... may hold symbolic or psychological weight, but they do not guarantee a strategic turning point in the conflict.Amidst the aggression, Washington is intensifying the parallel use of political tools to ensure Iran’s international isolation. The core logic of this strategy is to sever Tehran’s connections with the outside world and surround it with adversaries, thereby complicating its maneuverability and undermining its resistance capabilities.This strategy isn’t new. For years, US policy i...