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Bihar Guv: Iran's Resilience, Not Just Weapons, Key to Withstanding US Pressure
- •Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) states Iran's ability to resist US military pressure stems from its resilience and information warfare, not solely its weapons.
- •Hasnain argues Iran "has not lost the war," as US military projection hasn't led to a collapse of Iran's resistance capacity.
- •He highlights Iran's messaging focuses on maintaining dignity and conveying its ability to absorb sustained pressure, a crucial element of its information warfare.
- •Hasnain notes that the US's projection of military capability has not made a difference in compromising Iran's capacity to withstand pressure, and the global community isn't fully believing the US narrative.
- •Iran's resilience is also attributed to its strong Persian civilization knowledge base, long-term weapon acquisition, and development of proxy networks, emphasizing strategy over mere military hardware.
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Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain stated that Iran's resilience, ability to shape the information environment, and capacity to maintain national dignity under sustained military pressure explain why it hasn't lost the war. He noted that the US military capability has not translated into a collapse of Iran's resistance or successfully persuaded global audiences.
Hasnain attributed Iran's strength to a strong Persian knowledge base, decades of stockpiling weaponry from countries like North Korea, China, and Russia, and its experience in developing proxy networks throughout the region. He emphasized that Iran's power relies heavily on its concepts, strategy, and population's resolve rather than just physical missile counts.
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