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Iran's War Machine Runs on 'Mosaic Defense' Amid Leadership Chaos

Iran’s missile programme has long been the backbone of its deterrence strategy, allowing Tehran to strike adversaries at distance without relying on large conventional forces. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

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News18•13-03-2026, 14:31

Iran's War Machine Runs on 'Mosaic Defense' Amid Leadership Chaos

•Iran's military operations continue despite the killing of Ali Khamenei and injury reports for Mojtaba Khamenei.
•The country's 'mosaic defense' doctrine ensures decentralized command, allowing operations even without top leadership.
•Developed by Ali Jafari, this strategy spreads authority across semi-autonomous regional units and forces like IRGC and Basij.
•Iran employs a 'fourth successor' system and 'Plan C' for a prolonged fight, focusing on endurance, attrition, and guerrilla tactics.
•The system is designed to keep fighting even if command centers or leaders are destroyed, making any conflict costly for adversaries.

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