What Islamic Iran has achieved vis-à-vis the evil duo, the US and zionist Israel is spectacular. The mismatch in military hardware could not be greater yet Iran has defeated the evil duo and emerged as a new global power.
Islamic Iran has successfully leveraged geography by controlling the Strait of Hormuz and mobilized its masses on the basis of spiritual awakening. It is on the verge of expelling US forces from the region.
Through technological indigenization, intricate networks across Lebanon and Gaza through local allies, and economic chokepoints, the Islamic Republic of Iran has collectively redefined the cost-benefit analysis of modern war in West Asia.
The Strait of Hormuz has become an important weapon in Islamic Iran’s hand vis-à-vis its enemies. On the surface, it now controls tanker traffic and under the sea, it exercises control over data and communications cables. Both are major sources of potential revenue.
Defying conventional wisdom and all expectations, the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully defeated the evil duo—the US and Israel—and their Arabian backers in the war launched on February 28. While it lost leaders and commanders, Iran emerged stronger and victorious.
Dr Kalim Siddiqui was a strong supporter of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. He saw it as the first break Muslims had achieved in contemporary history after a long period of colonial subjugation. He urged Muslims to rise above their sectarian differences and support the Islamic Republic.
While the US-zionist-Arabian led war on Iran has failed militarily, it has inflicted immense suffering on ordinary civilians and destroyed much infrastructure in Iran. These constitute war crimes. The perpetrators must be held accountable for these crimes.
Before confronting the Crusaders who had occupied the Holy Land and Al-Quds, Salahuddin Ayubi had to defeat the Crusaders’ puppet Muslim rulers and unite others behind his effort. Islamic Iran will have to pursue a similar strategy to liberate Al-Quds.
Iran’s control of the vital Strait of Hormuz and its geography give it an advantage that its enemies—the US and zionist Israel—cannot neutralize. Today, Tehran controls the global energy supply and can significantly damage the economies of Europe and US allies.
