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What is Iran’s military strategy? How has it changed since June 2025 war?
- Iran has shifted from defensive containment to an explicitly offensive asymmetric posture using missiles, drones, and proxies.
- The IRGC and Artesh operate in parallel structures, all answering the supreme leader as commander in chief.
- Iran has used Shahed drones and missiles to strike Israel and US bases across the Gulf after attacks.
- Analysts say Iran seeks to survive pressure, rebuild capabilities, and deter via calibrated escalation.
- Iran’s strategy includes regional saturation and proxy warfare to stretch defenses region-wide.
- Iran could sustain intermittent operations for years but faces economic and political limits.
- Khamenei’s death intensified Iranian resolve to avenge senior officials and continue strikes.
- Analysts warn prolonged high-intensity conflict could hurt Iran’s economy and regime legitimacy.
- The article links the shift to internal factors like sanctions and leadership changes.
- Experts warn Israel and the US face prolonged campaigns with domestic and allied political limits.
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