An analysis by Mada Al-Rafidain News highlighted Iran's heavy reliance on its mountainous terrain and strategic depth to overcome its adversaries' air superiority.
Tehran uses rugged geography as a shield to protect strategic facilities and hinder potential ground operations, thereby prolonging the war of attrition.
Furthermore, its location overlooking the Strait of Hormuz provides strong economic leverage, allowing it to disrupt global energy markets without engaging in open, direct conventional warfare.
