The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naeini, stated on Saturday that Iran possesses the capability to engage in a "high-intensity war" for at least six months at the current operational pace.
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In a statement to the local Fars News Agency regarding Iran's response to U.S.-Israeli strikes, Naeini asserted: "The Iranian Armed Forces have the capacity to sustain a fierce war for at least half a year while maintaining the current tempo of operations."
Operational Details and Targeting
Naeini provided details on Iran's retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli positions:
Target Count: More than 200 sites have been targeted, including U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities.
Firepower Distribution: Approximately 60% of Iran's firepower was directed at U.S. bases in the region, while 40% targeted Israeli objectives.
Weaponry Used: He explained that the missiles used so far have predominantly been first and second-generation models. Future phases, he claimed, would involve new attack methods utilizing more advanced, long-range, and less-frequently used missiles.
Strategic "Miscalculations"
Naeini argued that the planners of the war against Iran made three critical errors:
Regime Collapse: Believing the country would collapse within 48 hours following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Duration: Assuming the war would only last three days.
Coalition Building: Expecting a regional and international alliance to form against Iran—a calculation he claims has "completely failed."
Conflict Background
Since February 28, Israel and the United States have launched strikes on Iran that have killed hundreds, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top security officials. Tehran has responded with volleys of missiles and drones toward Israel.
Additionally, Iran has targeted what it describes as "U.S. interests" in the Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq using missiles and drones. Some of these attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, drawing strong condemnations from the targeted Arab nations, which have demanded an immediate end to these aggressions.
