Iran has three hole cards and has become the presence of American and Israeli troopsMiddle EastThe number one rival in the region. On the one hand, Iran'sMilitaryThe strength is rankedMiddle EastIt is the first in the region, and it is composed of two major parts: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the ** ArmyArmedStrength. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in particular, has a large number of elitesequipment, equipped to strike at neighboring countries and the US militaryMiddle EastMilitaryThe capabilities of the base. On the other hand, Iran has a relatively complete defense industrial system, and after being blockaded by the United States and the West, Iran has developed its own defense industrial system and is able to develop and produce most of the needs of the Iranian armyEquip. Iran has focused on "killer" equipment that can influence the course of the war, such as drones, anti-ship missiles and conventionally powered submarines. At the same time, Iran also hasMilitaryThe advantage of geographical conditions guards the strategic channel of the world's energy, once blockedPersian Gulfand the Strait of Hormuz, which will have serious implications for the global economy. In addition, Iran can mobilizeMiddle EastReligion of the regionArmed, such as HamasAllahand so on, making it more difficult for Israel and other countries to encounter in the fighting. These three hole cards allow Iran to play inMiddle EastThe world became self-reliantMiddle EastRegional fighters against the United States and Israel.
IranianMilitaryStrength gainedMiddle EastThe status of the first place in the region, this is not accidental. The total strength of the Iranian ** Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps exceeds 600,000 people, yesMiddle EastThe largest branch in the regionArmedStrength. The Iranian army is equipped with more than 3,000 tanks of various types, including T-72 and domestically produced third-generation tanks. Despite the Iranian ** militaryThe equipment is relatively backward, but heavyThe number is huge, and in the event of a conflict, there is still a certain deterrent. IranAir ForceAlthough the fleet is seriously aging, it still has more than 300 combat planes installed and can still pose a certain threat to neighboring countries. IranNavyIt also has modern equipment of a certain scale, such as Russian-made "Kilo-class" submarines and domestic "Jamaran" classDestroyers。Although IranNavyRelatively not powerful, but has certain advantages in blocking the near sea and controlling strategic passages.
However, aloneMilitaryThe strength is not enough for Iran to be thereMiddle EastThe region is firmly established, so Iran has become their first hole card by developing a defense industrial system. Faced with the blockade of the United States and the West, Iran realized its dependence on importsThe equipment was not sustainable, so it was decided to be self-reliant and self-reliant, and a relatively complete defense industrial system was developed. Through local R&D and production, the Iranian military is able to get what it needsEquip. Iran's defense industry is focused on "killer" equipment that can influence the course of the war. For example, Iran's drone technology is very developed, which is not only widely used in Iran, but also exported to Russia and other countries, and has played an important role in the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield. In addition, Iran is heavily armed with anti-ship missiles and conventionally powered submarines, which play an important role in blocking the near sea and controlling strategic passages. The development of Iran's defense-industrial system allows them to be somewhat self-sufficient and not completely ineffective even under the blockade.
In addition, Iran has:MilitaryGeographical advantages, this is their second hole card. Iran is holding onPersian Gulfand the Strait of Hormuz, which is the world's strategic energy corridor, through which more than 70% of the world's ** exports pass. Once this corridor is blocked, it will have a huge impact on the global economy. Iran realizes that it can exert pressure by controlling this strategic location, which gives them a certain geopolitical advantage.
And Iran's third card is that they can mobilizeMiddle EastReligion of the regionArmed。Hamas,AllahetcArmedThe power has long been subjected to Iran'sMilitaryAid, they are scattered behind enemy lines and in cities, making it more difficult for countries such as Israel in the war. These religionsArmedThe presence of power poses a great challenge to Israel, making it impossible for Israel to easily win in battle.
Taken together, the reason why Iran is able to:Middle EastThe strong regional performance has its backMilitarypower, the defense industrial system, geopolitical conditions and religionArmedand other advantages. This has allowed Iran to stand on its own feetMiddle EastThe world has becomeMiddle EastIt is a major anti-US and anti-Israel force in the region. However, we should also be aware that Iran is thereMilitaryThere is still a big gap between them and the United States and other countries in terms of strength, so their strong performance needs to be viewed with caution.