Iranian Foreign & Resistance Front Strategy & Operations

[Eşbah]

Iran shoud just finish up the corridor stretching from Turkmenistan to Turkey, crossing INSTC, bypassing Caspian multimodal transit route. It will be faster and cheaper and doesnt need to pass multiple countries.

There is a lot of potential for the East-West, North-South routes. If Iran manages it well, it can benefit a lot and it will beneift the integration of the whole region.

The immense hate by entire west, NATO and their lackeys towards Iran is because of Irans potential, Israel and Nuclear program are just excuses which they use to attack.

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border.

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to construct two new railway lines at the Sarakhs border crossing to ease freight congestion and boost rail trade, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said after meeting Turkmenistan’s railway minister.

www.tehrantimes.com

Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders

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Yet TRIPP represents merely one strand in a broader tapestry of isolation. To Iran's east, the Lapis Lazuli corridor seeks to connect Pakistan and Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, deliberately bypassing the shorter, more cost-effective route through Iranian territory. In the south, the proposed IMEC corridor would link India to the Mediterranean via the Persian Gulf's southern shores, rendering Iran's strategic position irrelevant. Meanwhile, the Development Road in the west aims to channel Gulf trade through Iraq to Turkey, paralleling but excluding Iran's established north-south transit route with Russia.

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This systematic encirclement reveals a troubling pattern. Each corridor requires longer routes, higher costs, and complex multimodal transport arrangements - sacrifices apparently deemed worthwhile to achieve one primary objective: Iran's exclusion from international trade networks. As one US official candidly explained, the idea is to "unlock the region through commercial means" whilst creating economic interests that inherently marginalise Iranian participation.
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Iran's concerns extend beyond immediate economic impacts. Should these corridors materialise as envisioned, the country risks becoming economically invisible - present on maps but absent from vital international trade arteries. Such isolation would render Iran increasingly vulnerable to sanctions and external pressure whilst diminishing its role as a regional power....

TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders

The Islamic Republic of Iran, once the last defender of its northern Christian neighbour Armenia, increasingly finds itself at the centre of a ...

www.intellinews.com

Read the article. It precisely describes how Iran is being 'suffocated geographically'. However, the author fails to recognize that Iran is definitely one of the least trustworthy trade partners in the entire MENA region. Every trade agreement with Türkiye has been violated by the Iranians at some point. Whenever the interests of someone within the ranks of the regime were affected, trade deals were abruptly canceled, even if the average Iranian was benefiting from them, e.g. preferential trade agreement between Ankara and Tehran. Don't overlook these facts when criticising your neighbours. Right now Iran is being marginalised and excluded from regional and global trade. This needs to change.

 

[vmro]

Iran shoud just finish up the corridor stretching from Turkmenistan to Turkey, crossing INSTC, bypassing Caspian multimodal transit route. It will be faster and cheaper and doesnt need to pass multiple countries.

There is a lot of potential for the East-West, North-South routes. If Iran manages it well, it can benefit a lot and it will beneift the integration of the whole region.

The immense hate by entire west, NATO and their lackeys towards Iran is because of Irans potential, Israel and Nuclear program are just excuses which they use to attack.

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border.

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to build 2 new rail lines at Sarakhs border

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to construct two new railway lines at the Sarakhs border crossing to ease freight congestion and boost rail trade, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said after meeting Turkmenistan’s railway minister.

www.tehrantimes.com

Whoever is driving force of actual Iranian regional movements, political movements, is undoubtedly strategically very literate and intelligent one...

 

[Bharatah]

After, Iran, Iraq Sign Security Deal ,that is a turnoil to the region , Iran does next step :

Iran, South Africa strengthen military cooperation in new partnership​

• By Al Mayadeen English

Iran’s Chief of General Staff and South Africa’s defense commander have agreed to deepen military cooperation, building on political ties and shared positions on global issues.

Iran and South Africa’s top military commanders have agreed to take concrete steps toward expanding defense cooperation, framing their partnership as a strategic priority rooted in shared political values and mutual national interests.

The agreement came during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday between Iranian Chief of General Staff Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi and visiting South African National Defense Force Commander General Rudzani Maphwanya. Both sides described the visit as a turning point in Tehran–Pretoria relations.

Major General Mousavi highlighted the political commonalities between Iran and South Africa, calling them a foundation for deeper collaboration on regional and international platforms.

He described the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as the world’s largest anti-terrorism force, with valuable operational experience to share with South Africa. Mousavi added that other branches of Iran’s military, including the Army and the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, have advanced technical, industrial, and military capabilities that could be utilized in joint projects with South Africa’s armed forces.

Shared political stances and anti-terrorism expertise​

Mousavi accused the US and "Israel" of committing violations of international law through hostile actions against Iran, warning that the Iranian Armed Forces are prepared to respond decisively to any renewed aggression.

He also commended South Africa for pursuing a genocide case against the occupation at the International Criminal Court, calling it consistent with Iran’s justice-oriented policies.

General Maphwanya recalled Iran’s historic support for South Africa during its anti-apartheid struggle, saying the solidarity forged in that period remains the basis for today’s cooperation. He stressed Pretoria’s interest in expanding defense ties and learning from Iran’s military experience.

 

[shapurzolaktaf]

Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders

(...)

Yet TRIPP represents merely one strand in a broader tapestry of isolation. To Iran's east, the Lapis Lazuli corridor seeks to connect Pakistan and Afghanistan to Turkmenistan, deliberately bypassing the shorter, more cost-effective route through Iranian territory. In the south, the proposed IMEC corridor would link India to the Mediterranean via the Persian Gulf's southern shores, rendering Iran's strategic position irrelevant. Meanwhile, the Development Road in the west aims to channel Gulf trade through Iraq to Turkey, paralleling but excluding Iran's established north-south transit route with Russia.

This systematic encirclement reveals a troubling pattern. Each corridor requires longer routes, higher costs, and complex multimodal transport arrangements - sacrifices apparently deemed worthwhile to achieve one primary objective: Iran's exclusion from international trade networks. As one US official candidly explained, the idea is to "unlock the region through commercial means" whilst creating economic interests that inherently marginalise Iranian participation.
(...)
Iran's concerns extend beyond immediate economic impacts. Should these corridors materialise as envisioned, the country risks becoming economically invisible - present on maps but absent from vital international trade arteries. Such isolation would render Iran increasingly vulnerable to sanctions and external pressure whilst diminishing its role as a regional power....

TEHRAN BLOG: Iran finds itself encircled by strategic corridors designed to bypass its borders

The Islamic Republic of Iran, once the last defender of its northern Christian neighbour Armenia, increasingly finds itself at the centre of a ...

www.intellinews.com

Read the article. It precisely describes how Iran is being 'suffocated geographically'. However, the author fails to recognize that Iran is definitely one of the least trustworthy trade partners in the entire MENA region. Every trade agreement with Türkiye has been violated by the Iranians at some point. Whenever the interests of someone within the ranks of the regime were affected, trade deals were abruptly canceled, even if the average Iranian was benefiting from them, e.g. preferential trade agreement between Ankara and Tehran. Don't overlook these facts when criticising your neighbours. Right now Iran is being marginalised and excluded from regional and global trade. This needs to change.

Thanks for backing what I'm saying. Circumventing Iran etc. are all short term thinking and waste of investment as soon as BRICS and Global south nullify the sanctions. Regional countries should reject western pressure which has the goal of preventing regional integration. They want war and destruction.

 

[Flotilla]

Every trade agreement with Türkiye has been violated by the Iranians at some point. Whenever the interests of someone within the ranks of the regime were affected, trade deals were abruptly canceled, even if the average Iranian was benefiting from them, e.g. preferential trade agreement between Ankara and Tehran

Do you have any article about that?. I am interested over it.

Regarding to this isolation. Good. If they want to spend a crazy money to isolate Iran, good. That means that they cannot defeat manu military and they play to circumvent Iran.

 

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extremely rude and provocative statement (translated version below) by the Lebanese Prime Minister

can you imagine this bastard ever speaking like this to the leaders of Saudi Arabia or the USA?

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"In my meeting with Dr. Ali Larijani, I expressed to him with complete frankness that the recent statements by some Iranian officials are unacceptable in both form and content. These positions, which included direct criticism of Lebanese decisions made by the country’s constitutional authorities, particularly those statements that carried explicit threats, constitute a blatant departure from diplomatic norms and a violation of the principle of mutual respect for sovereignty, which is a cornerstone of any healthy bilateral relationship and a fundamental basis in international relations and international law—a principle that cannot be overlooked.

I also emphasized that Lebanon, which was among the first defenders of the Palestinian cause and paid the highest price in confronting Israel, does not need lessons from anyone. The Lebanese government is moving forward with using all available political, diplomatic, and legal means to compel Israel to immediately withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories and cease its aggressions.

In a conversation with journalists after the meeting, I affirmed that Lebanon, a small country that has long suffered from the interference of others, believes it is time to turn this page. The people of Mecca know its paths best, and Lebanon will not accept being used as a platform for settling scores or a stage for regional messages. Our sovereign decisions stem from our national interest, including any plans or timelines."

@ShapurII

 

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extremely rude and provocative statement (translated version below) by the Lebanese Prime Minister

can you imagine this bastard ever speaking like this to the leaders of Saudi Arabia or the USA?

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"In my meeting with Dr. Ali Larijani, I expressed to him with complete frankness that the recent statements by some Iranian officials are unacceptable in both form and content. These positions, which included direct criticism of Lebanese decisions made by the country’s constitutional authorities, particularly those statements that carried explicit threats, constitute a blatant departure from diplomatic norms and a violation of the principle of mutual respect for sovereignty, which is a cornerstone of any healthy bilateral relationship and a fundamental basis in international relations and international law—a principle that cannot be overlooked.

I also emphasized that Lebanon, which was among the first defenders of the Palestinian cause and paid the highest price in confronting Israel, does not need lessons from anyone. The Lebanese government is moving forward with using all available political, diplomatic, and legal means to compel Israel to immediately withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories and cease its aggressions.

In a conversation with journalists after the meeting, I affirmed that Lebanon, a small country that has long suffered from the interference of others, believes it is time to turn this page. The people of Mecca know its paths best, and Lebanon will not accept being used as a platform for settling scores or a stage for regional messages. Our sovereign decisions stem from our national interest, including any plans or timelines."

@ShapurII

Joke. "Lebanese Prime Minister" is a puppet placed there by the US and Israel. The "arguments" he uses can be refuted even by a 5-year-old. Israel has been killing Lebanese since the 1940s, Hezbollah didn't even exist, and Israel had been killing Palestinians for decades... Hezbollah and other parties were created and armed precisely to expel Israel from Lebanon, and they succeeded.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu who said that the Israeli war on Lebanon in late 2024 helped the Lebanese Government begin efforts to disarm Hezbollah resistance group :

“Netanyahu’s remarks embarrass the Lebanese Government, or at least it is supposed to embarrass the Government. The remarks affirm that ‘Israel’ is behind the decisions taken in cabinet sessions on August 5-7,” Ghassan Rifi, Lebanese political analyst.

More than 80% of the deaths of israeli attacks on Lebanon were civilians.

 

[ShapurII]

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extremely rude and provocative statement (translated version below) by the Lebanese Prime Minister

can you imagine this bastard ever speaking like this to the leaders of Saudi Arabia or the USA?

--

"In my meeting with Dr. Ali Larijani, I expressed to him with complete frankness that the recent statements by some Iranian officials are unacceptable in both form and content. These positions, which included direct criticism of Lebanese decisions made by the country’s constitutional authorities, particularly those statements that carried explicit threats, constitute a blatant departure from diplomatic norms and a violation of the principle of mutual respect for sovereignty, which is a cornerstone of any healthy bilateral relationship and a fundamental basis in international relations and international law—a principle that cannot be overlooked.

I also emphasized that Lebanon, which was among the first defenders of the Palestinian cause and paid the highest price in confronting Israel, does not need lessons from anyone. The Lebanese government is moving forward with using all available political, diplomatic, and legal means to compel Israel to immediately withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories and cease its aggressions.

In a conversation with journalists after the meeting, I affirmed that Lebanon, a small country that has long suffered from the interference of others, believes it is time to turn this page. The people of Mecca know its paths best, and Lebanon will not accept being used as a platform for settling scores or a stage for regional messages. Our sovereign decisions stem from our national interest, including any plans or timelines."

@ShapurII

This is what happens when you give a useless, small country too much geopolitical importance.
Lebanon is a failed state. It has been a failed state since 70s. Iran helped them gain some stability until the Beirut explosion crippled the country.

Hezbollah did nothing for us in the 12-day war. I think we should let Lebanon be on their own. The Lebanese will devour each other again like they always have done, and I for one cannot care less about them.

 

[MMCM]

This is what happens when you give a useless, small country too much geopolitical importance.
Lebanon is a failed state. It has been a failed state since 70s. Iran helped them gain some stability until the Beirut explosion crippled the country.

Hezbollah did nothing for us in the 12-day war. I think we should let Lebanon be on their own. The Lebanese will devour each other again like they always have done, and I for one cannot care less about them.

The Resistance has done more for Iran, than Iran has done for the resistance, you have such a defeatist attitude, good think your not in a position of authority, keyboard warrior

 

[kastor ville]

The Resistance has done more for Iran, than Iran has done for the resistance, you have such a defeatist attitude, good think your not in a position of authority, keyboard warrior

What has the resistance done for Iran? Numerate them.....I'll wait.

In the mean time....I'll numerate a few for you
Who trained and armed Hezbollah to repel Israel when they invaded your country in 2006? Hint, it wasn't the fuking Gulfies.
How much money have we directly given you for your civilians....Hint: Billions!
Who helped rally the forces in the region to rescue your lot from ISIS....same question goes for Iraq and Syria......Do you need a hint?
How much money have we given to Hamas to rebuild houses and roads, schools, hospitals every time Israel destroyed them. Hint: Billions!
How many Afghan refugees came to Iran after the failed US pullout....and even before when the Taliban were in charge the first time? Over 10 million!!!!!! Yes...10 million refugees that were taken in, clothed, fed and schooled.

Listen up, if you come in here bad mouthing Iranians in the Iranian thread...bring receipts....or else.

 

[Flotilla]

The Resistance has done more for Iran, than Iran has done for the resistance, you have such a defeatist attitude, good think your not in a position of authority, keyboard warrior

Ir Resistance existed once, was by Irán. HZ took from Fateh 110 missiles to Toufan, Delavieh and Almas missiles. Among training and economic resources. Even HZ some anti ship missiles.

Anyway the only real barrier between Infant Death Force and Lebanon It is HZ. If they go Lebanon will melt like an ice cube between Israel and Syria.

Netanyahu just publish a map of Israel with the whole Lebanon inside and you still blaming Irán.

 

[ShapurII]

What has the resistance done for Iran? Numerate them.....I'll wait.

In the mean time....I'll numerate a few for you
Who trained and armed Hezbollah to repel Israel when they invaded your country in 2006? Hint, it wasn't the fuking Gulfies.
How much money have we directly given you for your civilians....Hint: Billions!
Who helped rally the forces in the region to rescue your lot from ISIS....same question goes for Iraq and Syria......Do you need a hint?
How much money have we given to Hamas to rebuild houses and roads, schools, hospitals every time Israel destroyed them. Hint: Billions!
How many Afghan refugees came to Iran after the failed US pullout....and even before when the Taliban were in charge the first time? Over 10 million!!!!!! Yes...10 million refugees that were taken in, clothed, fed and schooled.

Listen up, if you come in here bad mouthing Iranians in the Iranian thread...bring receipts....or else.

Literally, everything they have militarily has been funded by us after the revolution. We have helped them so much that we can literally claim South Lebanon is ours.
Without Iran, Shiite and Sunni resistance groups would've been throwing stones at Israel.

Christian Lebanese might be given some AK-47s to kill Muslim Arabs, and receive some military support as we see in Syria at the moment, but Muslim Arabs without Iran will have to fight with stones and slingshot. Well, good luck to them.

 

[R2D2]

A free trade pact among the ECO countries will increase the mutual trade and improve the living standards of the people. Trade can also be done by barter. Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran have already got barter agreement. I wonder if it's successful. I know of a market in my city where Iranian stuff is sold. They are of good quality. Pakistani youth are earning a lot of foreign revenue from freelancing.