Summary
Iran has developed a defense strategy called "mosaic defense" to prepare for long wars with the U.S. or Israel. This strategy ensures that even if Iran's main leaders or communication systems are destroyed, its military can still operate and fight. The idea is to keep the military functioning through independent and regional units.
Key Facts
- The Iranian defense strategy is called "mosaic defense."
- Mosaic defense is designed to keep Iran fighting even if key commanders or facilities are lost.
- The strategy involves decentralized control, with regional and semi-independent military units.
- This approach includes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other military branches working independently if needed.
- Iran's model aims to make its command system hard to destroy quickly.
- The strategy was influenced by the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, showing Iran the risks of centralized military control.
- The regular army's job is to slow down initial enemy attacks.
- The IRGC and Basij forces focus on prolonged conflict, using tactics like ambushes and decentralization.
