From Shamkhani's strategy to Abdollahi's order; where is the missing link? The statement of the Defense Council dated January 6, 1404, which was prepared at the initiative of Admiral Ali Shamkhani, emphasized that Iran's defense is not limited to post-action retaliation, and it is a sign of evolution in the country's deterrence logic. Now, the remarks of Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the IRGC, regarding the immediate and effective response in case of signs of hostile action, have once again put this approach in the spotlight. The common denominator of both positions is the need to maintain the initiative and pay attention to objective threat signs before the enemy's actions begin. In this framework, identifying movements, evaluating intelligence, clarifying the threat, and determining the right time for the defense decision are among the main components of deterrence. The experience of the past year has provided an opportunity to deepen this approach and strengthen coordination among security, intelligence, political, and military institutions. Turning intelligence alerts into accurate and timely decisions can lead to improved defense readiness and the establishment of a sustainable mechanism to deal with complex future threats. Read the full text at the link below:

From Shamkhani's strategy to Abdollahi's order; where is the missing link? The statement of the Defense Council dated January 6, 1404, which was prepared at the initiative of Admiral Ali Shamkhani, emphasized that Iran's defense is not limited to post-action retaliation, and it is a sign of evolution in the country's deterrence logic. Now, the remarks of Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the IRGC, regarding the immediate and effective response in case of signs of hostile action, have once again put this approach in the spotlight. The common denominator of both positions is the need to maintain the initiative and pay attention to objective threat signs before the enemy's actions begin. In this framework, identifying movements, evaluating intelligence, clarifying the threat, and determining the right time for the defense decision are among the main components of deterrence. The experience of the past year has provided an opportunity to deepen this approach and strengthen coordination among security, intelligence, political, and military institutions. Turning intelligence alerts into accurate and timely decisions can lead to improved defense readiness and the establishment of a sustainable mechanism to deal with complex future threats. Read the full text at the link below: