Iran claims 1,321 Israeli and 800 US troops killed since war began
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi claims that US-Israeli strikes have had no impact on the country's military capabilities due to its decentralised mosaic defence strategy. The conflict has expanded into the wider region, with Tehran's retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and US-allied Gulf States.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says US-Israeli strikes have not affected the country's military capabilities. This is due to Iran's mosaic defence strategy, which decentralises command and control. The strategy was developed after the US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran has 31 provinces, each with its own commanders and ability to make decisions. The country has faced over 45 years of Western sanctions, leading to self-sufficiency in defence. The mosaic defence strategy is designed to withstand attacks on central command structures and ensure leadership can deal with a ground invasion.
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