Tehran’s Preparedness for Peace or Multi-Front Warfare

Amid ongoing military-political and economic pressure from the US and Israel, Iran is demonstrating full readiness for fierce resistance and a protracted multi-front war, while simultaneously keeping the door open for a diplomatic settlement on its own terms.

Washington is seeking to simultaneously place on its agenda the policies of “crisis escalation,” “security surprise,” “deceptive diplomacy,” and “surprise action.”

Washington’s Multidimensional Pressure

Many in Iran believe there is a large-scale campaign of psychological and intelligence operations. This targets Iran, the Axis of Resistance, and Iranian public opinion.

Several main goals are being pursued: Instilling a sense of defeat, intimidating society, reducing resilience to new shocks, deepening divisions and eroding trust in the establishment, fomenting insecurity, strikes, unrest, discord, and tension in Iran.

The US also uses psychological warfare against Iran. This includes a multi-faceted campaign of historical claims, terrorism accusations, and unfounded allegations aimed at Tehran.

While Iranian civilization has remained one of the influential sources of human civilization. Marco Rubio’s recent comments in Athens reference Xerxes’ campaign from 480 BC. He mentioned the destruction of Greek cities. This seems like an effort to create hostility toward Iran’s rich history.

Washington has increased economic pressure on Iran. It aims to isolate the country and has tightened land route closures in and out of Iran. Its approach is designed to use economic pressure to compel Iran to capitulate.

Meanwhile, while Donald Trump talks about a quick end to the war with Iran, Washington keeps up its military actions against Tehran.

The United States and Israel are in an ‘unfinished war.’ So, both Washington and Tel Aviv see continuing the conflict and weakening Iran’s power as a key strategy.

Washington is boosting its military forces and readiness to restart the war soon. It plans to deploy warships and add about 9,000 to 10,000 American troops.

The Pentagon appears to have also drawn up plans to attack Iran’s drone and missile arsenal, energy facilities, and other military targets.

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