By: Dr. Sabir Abu Maryam
Secretary General, Palestine Foundation Pakistan
(Palestine Foundation Information Center), The military strikes that erupted between Iran and Israel during the night of June 6 and 7 have proven that Iran has done exactly what it promised, it would not tolerate Israeli aggression against Beirut. This marks the first time that Iran, rather than merely executing a retaliatory strike, has directly launched an offensive against Israel.
Previously, Iran’s strategy relied on defensive retaliation; whenever the United States or Israel targeted Iran, it responded in kind. This time, however, Iran has completely rewritten the rules of engagement. By targeting Israel with missiles and drones due to its refusal to halt aggression against Lebanon, Iran has demonstrated that it has emerged even stronger after this 40-day war. Iran will no longer wait for aggression to occur; instead, it is prepared to take proactive measures at any time to protect its national interests and counter tyrannical policies in the region. The recent barrage of missiles and drones fired at Israel is a direct manifestation of this power.
On the other hand, the illegal Zionist Israeli regime has announced that it is mobilizing its military reserves, signaling its intent to prolong the confrontation against Iran. Israeli radio broadcasts have indicated that this standoff could last for several days. Simultaneously, Iran appears more prepared than ever to counter these aggressive declarations and policies.
This dynamic is no longer limited to Iran alone. Just a few days ago, General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior general to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mujtaba Khamenei, stated in an interview with foreign media that if aggression is committed against Iran, the scope of the war will not be confined to the Persian Gulf. Instead, it will expand to the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, effectively crippling global economic activity.
General Rezaei undoubtedly made this statement after thorough strategic preparation. His words reflect the reality that all resistance factions across the region are fully synchronized and stand ready to enter the battlefield with comprehensive preparation.
A key takeaway from the conclusion of the recent 40-day war is that Iran, unlike the United States and Israel, does not make hasty decisions. Here, we witness Iran’s “strategic patience,” which has successfully neutralized the conspiracies of the U.S. and Israel. In this latest round of operations against Israel, Iran’s firm tone, coupled with the readiness of regional resistance organizations, has become explicitly clear. Yemen has blocked the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to all Israeli vessels, ensuring that no Israeli ship can pass through.
Following these developments, Israel now finds itself under a strategic siege from three sides:
The Southern Front: A highly effective naval blockade of the Red Sea enforced by Yemeni forces.
The Northern Front: Daily missile strikes by Hezbollah in Lebanon, compounding difficulties for the Zionists.
The Iranian Front: Direct missile and drone strikes from Iran, actively opening a third front.
Each of these fronts independently possesses the capacity to severely drain Israel’s military, economic, and psychological resources. In such critical circumstances, Israel’s promises of a swift and decisive victory appear to be more of a political myth than a realistic military forecast.
Amidst this situation, American politics is also undergoing a severe test. A large majority in the House of Representatives is pressuring Donald Trump to halt this illegal and unjustified conflict against Iran. At the same time, Israel’s unchecked aggression is creating further complications for Trump. Even if Trump genuinely desires a swift agreement, Israel’s hostile policies present significant obstacles—though Trump himself remains an unreliable figure.
The U.S. administration, which has continuously urged Israel to exercise restraint for the sake of diplomacy, now appears deeply concerned about the potential collapse of negotiations. The Pentagon itself is facing severe logistical anxieties. According to American defense assessments, stockpiles of critical munitions—specifically Tomahawk cruise missiles—might not be fully replenished even by the end of the current decade. This harsh reality deters Washington from plunging into another expansive military conflict.
Consequently, the most plausible scenario is that the U.S. will increase pressure on Israel to accept a ceasefire and reluctantly return to diplomacy. However, Benjamin Netanyahu—facing a continuous decline in public approval and the crumbling credibility of his Likud party—may view this escalating war as the ultimate lifeline for his political survival.
In summary, Iran and the Resistance Block are well aware that Israel’s greatest vulnerability is not merely its military defense, but rather the vulnerability of its economy, logistics, and public endurance in the event of a prolonged war of attrition. This is precisely why Tehran and its allies appear fully prepared to turn this confrontation into a long, exhausting conflict.
In this environment, the only force capable of preventing the region from sliding into an uncontrollable disaster is immediate pressure from Washington on the Netanyahu government to accept a ceasefire—even if it is incomplete, unstable, or temporary. This unavoidable compulsion ultimately sounds the drums of victory for Iran, proving that Iran has emerged more powerful in this conflict and will not be blackmailed by imperialist and occupying forces in the region.
