Armed conflicts in the Middle East are taking on an unexpected character. Contrary to many assumptions, it turned out that Tehran has been much more thoroughly prepared militarily and is applying new methods of warfare. zamin.uz studied the opinions of Western experts and politicians about Iran's mysterious defense tactics and the expected duration of Donald Trump's operation.
Recent military operations in the region have demonstrated not only Iran's missile capabilities but also its flexible control system. According to experts, Tehran has abandoned the classical war and switched to a strategy that exhausts the opponent's economic and military resources.
"Mosaic Defense": The Secret of the Invincible System
According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi, the country's defense is built on the principle of "mosaic." This system was developed in 2005 and provides for the division of the command into 31 independent units.
- Independence: Each province has its own command.
- Stability: Even if the central control is dealt a blow, the remaining 30 centers can continue the fight.
- Coverage: Such a structure eliminates the possibility of defeating Iran with a single "headless" blow.
Why are "Iron Dome" and US air defense lagging behind?
According to military blogger Yuriy Podolyak, the Iranians have changed tactics, drawing conclusions from the experience of the war in 2025. Instead of large drones sent earlier, small but frequently attacking groups are now being used.
"The expenditure of expensive missiles to repel attacks by small groups of several drones is very costly from an economic point of view for the US and Israel. This quickly depletes their ammunition reserves," the expert said.
Trump's "4-5 week" plan
US President Donald Trump, in an interview with the New York Times, stated that the operation in Iran will not last long. He believes that if necessary, the process can be completed in just 4-5 weeks.
- Reserves: Trump expressed confidence that America has huge ammunition reserves around the world.
- Surrender: The White House leader claims that thousands of Iranian military personnel have already contacted and expressed a desire to surrender in exchange for immunity.
- "Spy" in the bunker: According to some reports, an "internal source" (crot) appeared, providing information about Iran's most secret shelters.
American bases on target
So far, Iran's accurate strikes have reached American targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE. The headquarters of the US 5th Fleet in Manama and facilities in the port of Dubai are said to have suffered serious damage. This indicates how serious the situation is.
Do you think it's possible to stop this conflict within 5 weeks, as Trump said, or will it turn out to be a "strategic trap" that will last for many years?
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