Iranian Foreign & Resistance Front Strategy & Operations

[Tijani]

I have not been able to understand Iran politics post 1979. I think it is the only country in the world history (that I know of) that sacrificed so much of itself for a people 1000 miles away who are so different ethnically, religiously and linguistically. And maintain unremitting hostility against Israel when the Arab neighbors have resorted to modus vivendi of various kinds.

Because you fail to factor in Islam. It's not called the Islamic Republic of Iran for nothing.

 

[Tornado]

Houthis were great in numbers, and they're known for being ferocious fighters, why weren't they places in syria, you would not be able to bribe them to give like syrian soldiers who also sucked, this was a miscalculation and could have been averted. Iran fucked up, iran should keep in contact with the new retards in syria, if they lend their power to lebanon it protection iran should help them in return

also observe arab fighters those who are secularized they become weak and pathetic and those who are religious they give everything they got, and perform things like resisted israeli attacks, and how hez was able to repel israel .

 

[Tornado]

syria can be retaken, you just have to find a way to get the houthis in.

 

[Tijani]

Israel is bold and competent

Iran is conservative and not very competent

sooner we accept the facts and identify the flaws, the sooner we can fix them

I agree with that the zionist West is highly capable but to call only country, until recently with Russia, in whole to have successfully survived, and thrived relatively, the full spectrum onslaught, of the same very capable zionist West, is hardly logical. Is it? It's like me going toe to toe with Mike Tyson in his prime and landing several punches being called a failure despite still being in match and it's only round 3 out of 12. One must put things in perspective. Non of us think that we're going to defeat the combined zionist West without being battered, bruised and killed. We're in it for the long haul because we share ABSOLUTE divine belief in that it will come to fruition!

 

[ResurgentIran2]

syria can be retaken, you just have to find a way to get the houthis in.

Syria needs to be forgotten about right now. It is out of Irans hands, and I think we will be the better for it honestly.
What needs to be done is nothing. Let the chips fall where they land.

My suspicion is that Syrians will come to regret this chapter a few years down the line, but they simply have to go through this experience to get to that point of realisation. This is my opinion.
Who knows, maybe in a distant future a strong central government can take shape, if the various actors can root out the extremist takfiri elements and excise them from the political spectrum.
And perhaps Iran can find common ground, work with that government, and rebuild relations.

But for Iran to plot a takeover is just not feasible, and also not a good idea. No one can "take" Syria.

 

[Mehdipersian]

Houthis were great in numbers, and they're known for being ferocious fighters, why weren't they places in syria, you would not be able to bribe them to give like syrian soldiers who also sucked, this was a miscalculation and could have been averted. Iran fucked up, iran should keep in contact with the new retards in syria, if they lend their power to lebanon it protection iran should help them in return

also observe arab fighters those who are secularized they become weak and pathetic and those who are religious they give everything they got, and perform things like resisted israeli attacks, and how hez was able to repel israel .

The Yemenis had offered Assad that they come to Syria and attack israel from Golan hight, but Assad did not accept this and even closed their embassy so that he could open the Saudi embassy.

 

[Nuffle]

I do not agree that the blame should fall on Syria/Assad, their allies were also fundamental to the downfall.

Strategic patience leads to strategic defeats

In 2017, at the first Astana meeting, the freezing of the conflict dealing with insurgent forces gave all possible possibilities for the military demobilization of the SAA and gave all possible possibilities for the flexibilization, reconstruction, support and modernization of the rebels, the responsibility for all this lies with Iran and the Russian Federation as guarantor of the agreement. Iran tried to discuss in a civilized manner with people who have no civility, with the consequence of these agreements leading to strategic defeat with the end of the Iran-Lebanon land link, the biggest strategic defeat since 1988.

Iran, due to its inertia or lack of capacity or inefficiency, ended up losing its connection with the HZ, throwing 30 years of work in the trash. The main man of the Quds Force was General Hossein Hamadani, the only man capable of replacing Soleimani at a high level; he was killed in 2015 by these rebel groups.

There is an Iranian foreign policy with Raisi and post-Raisi, Masoud Pezeshkian has shown that he has no strategic impetus to defend Iranian interests, although there was no way to save Syria without determination. Many criticize Russia and China for their lack of support in the Syrian issue, but Syria has never been fundamental to Russian and Chinese interests. The main interested party in Syria has always been Iran, so much so that it was Soleimani who convinced Putin to intervene when he went to Moscow to seek help.

Why didn't the US invade North Vietnam? Because the Americans knew that the Chinese would intervene. The Chinese did it in Korea, and China pushed the Americans beyond the 38th parallel, because China was committed to keeping more problems away from its borders. China did it in Korea and there is no doubt that it would do it in Vietnam as well. China did the right thing. Today, China has no border problems with Korea or Vietnam.

The Russian Federation, on the other hand, has a long history of failures. Russia does not deliver what it sells, does not do what it says, and has no red lines when its allies really need its support. I repeat here that Russia did absolutely nothing to stop the more than 500 airstrikes that undermined Syria's ability to rebuild and logistical lines, because there was an air route from Iran to Syria. These airports were systematically bombed. There is no way morale can be high when it is being bombed. No nation can withstand such humiliation and destruction. The Syrian state had no support to maintain its air sovereignty, because Iran's support was not only inefficient, but Syria was not helped by its other ally, Russia, because it had given Israel free rein to bomb whatever it wanted. Furthermore, Russia's priority is the Russian people. They are facing a coalition of countries in Ukraine, which ends up concentrating Russian resources on this conflict, leaving other theaters with minimal use of resources. However, one thing is certain: if the USSR were still standing today, the fall of Syria would not have actually happened, but the one that is there is the Russian Federation.

The dismantling of multi-ethnic federative states is a recurring practice of the US. They dismantled Yugoslavia and Libya, which was a tribal community, and now Syria. The US invented the concept of good criminals and evil criminals - the evil criminals are all those who do not follow the DoS playbook. They manage to make society work against their own interests through propaganda and coercion. The greatest proof is Ukraine, with them forcing Ukrainians to mobilize the youngest while Zelensky wants to prevent this.

Let's be honest:
The Gaza war is over and there is no longer a strategic objective, Gaza is ruined, all the Arab states that behaved like circus clowns, shouting against Israel, did absolutely nothing to help the Palestinians, this is a great lesson for AoR, as they ended up shooting themselves in the foot.

However, one thing I agree with @Immortals that today's Iranian military is reaping the rewards of what their predecessors did, the new crop of Iranian military personnel do not seem as determined as the older generation who seemed to have fire in their blood.

The great generals seem to be a thing of the past, figures like Ali Sayyad Shirazi,
Valiollah Fallahi, Abbas Babaei, Mansour Sattari, Ahmad Kazemi, Hassan Sateri, Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, Ali Akbar Shiroodi, Javad Fakoori, Abbas Doran, Mostafa Ardestani, Hossein Khalatbari, Ali Eghbali Dogaheh, Mohammad-Vali Gharani, Mohammad Jahanar, Mohammad Boroujerdi, Husayn Kharrazi, Ahmad Keshvari, Ahmad Motevaselian, Hamid Bakeri, Mehdi Bakeri, Mohammad Ebrahim Hemmat, Hasan Bagheri, Mostafa Chamran, Mahmoud Kaveh, Hossein Hamadani, Qassem Soleimani, Seyed Hassan Firouzabadi, Mohammad Ali Jafari, Ataollah Salehi, Ali Shamkhani, Yahya Rahim Safavi, Mohammad Salimi, Ali Shahbazi, Mostafa Izadi, Hossein Hassani Sa'di among many others.

 

[UKBengali]

Nothing but respect for Bangladeshi brothers.

Iran is the only proud and sovereign major state left in ME.

 

[Garcia Sea]

If the developed West were in a crisis situation like this, where allies are being destroyed one by one.
Congress would immediately pass budget bills that would triple or quadruple military spending, the draft would be expanded, and fortifications would begin to be built in border areas.
Unfortunately, the weak sense of defense among the peoples of the Middle East is nothing short of horrendous.
The Iranian people need to face the fact that all the pretty words about saving Palestine and the Islamic cause will only make the reality worse, and that they cannot defend anything without force.

Netanyahu and Erdogan must be licking their chops at Iran's refusal to defend itself at this juncture, and they must be looking at what a tasty prey they have.

 

[shapurzolaktaf]

Iran is the only proud and sovereign major state left in ME.

Appreciated Not a lot of people know these key information about Bangladesh:

During the late medieval and early modern periods, it was one of the most economically and technologically advanced regions of the world. Several factors suggest that Bengal had the potential for industrial development, but historical and geopolitical events ultimately disrupted this trajectory.

Bengal's Pre-Industrial Strength​

1. Economic Powerhouse (16th-18th Century):
   
   • Bengal was often referred to as the "Paradise of Nations" due to its agricultural productivity, trade, and skilled craftsmanship.
   • It accounted for a significant portion of global GDP, producing high-quality textiles, particularly muslin, which was highly prized across Europe and Asia.
   • The region was known for advanced irrigation systems and a thriving maritime trade network.
2. Skilled Labor and Technological Sophistication:
   
   • Bengal's weavers and artisans demonstrated advanced techniques in textile production.
   • The local shipbuilding industry was globally competitive, with Bengal-built ships serving in various navies, including the British East India Company.
3. Global Trade Hub:
   
   • Bengal was integrated into global trade networks, exporting textiles, saltpeter, and other goods to Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.
   • Cities like Dhaka and Chittagong were flourishing centers of commerce.

Factors That Prevented an Industrial Revolution​

1. Colonial Disruption:
   
   • The British East India Company gained control of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey (1757), leading to the systematic deindustrialization of the region.
   • British policies prioritized raw material exports (e.g., cotton and jute) over local manufacturing and flooded the market with cheap industrial goods from Britain, destroying Bengal's thriving textile industry.
2. Lack of Capital Investment:
   
   • Colonial rulers diverted wealth out of Bengal to finance Britain's industrialization.
   • Local capital that could have been reinvested into industry was drained through heavy taxation and trade imbalances.
3. Technological Isolation:
   
   • Unlike Europe, Bengal lacked access to emerging industrial technologies, such as mechanized looms and steam power, as these were tightly controlled by Britain.
4. Political Instability:
   
   • Frequent wars, including Mughal succession conflicts and invasions by neighboring powers, disrupted economic and technological progress in the region.

Conclusion​

While Bengal in the 17th and 18th centuries demonstrated many of the preconditions for an industrial revolution—an advanced economy, skilled labor, and integration into global trade—it was ultimately stymied by colonial exploitation and the lack of technological and institutional development. Had historical circumstances been different, Bengal might have developed along a trajectory closer to that of industrializing Europe.

We look forward for a strong Bangladesh:

The historical ties between Persia (modern-day Iran) and Bangladesh (historically part of Bengal) are rich and multifaceted, shaped by centuries of cultural, religious, economic, and intellectual exchanges. These ties evolved through the medieval and early modern periods, especially during the Islamic era when Persian culture had a profound influence on Bengal.

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Key Aspects of Persian-Bangladesh Ties​

1.​

• Language and Administration:
  
  • During the Sultanate and Mughal periods, Persian was the official language of administration, culture, and literature across Bengal, as it was in much of the Islamic world.
  • Persian terminology entered the Bengali language, influencing administrative and literary vocabulary. Words like shabnam (dew) and mehfil (gathering) are examples of Persian-origin words in Bengali.
• Literature and Poetry:
  
  • Persian poetry and literature, including the works of poets like Hafiz, Saadi, and Rumi, were widely studied and admired in Bengal's courts and scholarly circles.
  • Many local scholars and poets in Bengal adopted Persian as a medium of expression, producing works in Persian alongside Bengali.

2.​

• Persian-speaking scholars, missionaries, and Sufis played a significant role in the spread of Islam in Bengal, particularly during the early Islamic period.
• The Chishti and Suhrawardi Sufi orders, which had strong roots in Persia, established themselves in Bengal, blending Persian mysticism with local practices.
• Sufi saints like Shah Jalal, though not directly Persian, brought Persian-influenced Islamic traditions to Bengal.

3.​

• Bengal and Persia were connected through maritime and overland trade routes.
• Persian merchants traded textiles, spices, and precious goods with Bengal. In return, Bengal exported fine muslin textiles, rice, and other agricultural products to Persia.
• Persian Gulf ports like Hormuz served as key nodes linking Bengal to Persian markets.

4.​

• The Mughal Empire, which ruled Bengal from the 16th century, was deeply rooted in Persianate culture. Persian remained the language of the court and elites.
• Mughal governors of Bengal, like Shaista Khan, patronized Persian architecture, literature, and art, leaving a legacy visible in monuments such as mosques and gardens.

5.​

• Persian immigrants, including traders, administrators, and scholars, settled in Bengal over centuries.
• They contributed to the cultural and intellectual development of the region, often serving in high-ranking positions within the Sultanate and Mughal administrations.

6.​

• Persian architectural styles influenced the design of mosques, tombs, and gardens in Bengal.
• The ornamentation and calligraphy seen in many Bengal mosques reflect Persian aesthetic traditions.

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Modern Relevance​

• Though direct Persian-Bangladeshi ties diminished after the colonial period and the decline of Persian as a lingua franca, the cultural legacy remains. Persian influence is still evident in Bengali art, language, and traditions.
• Iran and Bangladesh maintain diplomatic and trade relations today, reflecting a continuation of historical connections, albeit on a different scale.

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Summary​

Persian-Bangladesh ties were historically significant, with Persia deeply influencing Bengal's culture, religion, and administration during the Islamic period. This rich cultural exchange helped shape Bengal's identity, leaving an enduring legacy visible even in modern Bangladesh.

 

[StrategicBear]

syria can be retaken, you just have to find a way to get the houthis in.

Hard to "retake" Syria when the local Syrians themselves don't want to resist against the current Israeli, Turkish, and American invasion of their country......

 

[EyelessInGaza]

The dismantling of multi-ethnic federative states is a recurring practice of the US. They dismantled Yugoslavia and Libya, which was a tribal community, and now Syria. The US invented the concept of good criminals and evil criminals - the evil criminals are all those who do not follow the DoS playbook. They manage to make society work against their own interests through propaganda and coercion. The greatest proof is Ukraine, with them forcing Ukrainians to mobilize the youngest while Zelensky wants to prevent this.
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Excellent analysis. However, I don’t necessarily agree with the above.

You could argue that these states were artificial constructs in the first place, lines drawn on maps. These nations were only glued together through artificial centralising forces (dictatorships, communist regimes etc). And when these forces weakened, their peoples reverted to their natural states of being. .

From this perspective the US was merely an active participant or at best a midwife to the destruction

 

[Mehdipersian]

The equipment of the Syrian Navy after Israel attacks

 

[Mehdipersian]

Damascus air base after Israel attacks

 

[Nevsky]

Better not to translate what the Russian soldiers are saying...

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