Dr.Syed Mehboob
Economic and Political Analyst
http//:www.thenewslark.com
Since the revolution, Iran has been following self-reliance policies to overcome foreign sanctions and developed a domestic military capable of producing indigenous tanks, armored personnel carriers, missiles, submarines, missile destroyers, radar systems, helicopters, naval vessels, and fighter planes. Iran has the largest and most diverse ballistic missile arsenal in the Middle East and is only the 5th country in the world with hypersonic missile technology. It is one of the world’s 6th missile powers. Iran designs and produces a variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and is one of the world’s five countries with cyberwarfare capabilities It is identified as “ One of the most active players in the International Cyber arena. Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has finalized to acquisitionof Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, Mil Mi -28 attack helicopters, air defence, and missile systems. The Iranian Navy has had joint exercises with Russia and China.
The Iranian regular military, or Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Ground Forces, Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force and Islamic Republic of Air Defence Force.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or Revolutionary Guards, has and estimated 190,000 personnel on five branches. Its own Navy, Aerospace Force, and Ground Force, and Quds Force. The Basij is a paramilitary volunteer force controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Its membership is around 12.6 million, including women of which about 600,000 are combat capable.
Iran is one of the five countries that have a cyber army capable of conducting cyber-warfare operations. Iran has immensely increased its cyberwarfare capability. Iran has established two new garrisons for cyberwarfare at Zanjan and Isfahan. As of 2024, Iran’s cyber activities have become more sophisticated, engaging in a persistent cyber struggle with Israel that focuses on espionage, information warfare, and attempts to target critical infrastructure, although Israel maintains a technological edge. Iran has developed weapons; like Fajr 3( MIRV), Hoot, Kowsar, Fateh 110, Shahab 3, missile systems, and a variety of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Israeli atrocities and genocide made it the most unpopular country in the world. In a recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), overwhelmingly voted to support a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s illegal occupation of occupied Palestinian Territory. 124 countries of Palestine’s independence and were Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua, Barbuda Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Bezel, Brunei Darus Salam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, codeliveries, Cuba, Cyprus, North Korea, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Eretria, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, the Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Granada, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Iceland. Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshal Island, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mongolia, Montego, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Kaif’s, Saint Lucia, saint Vinas, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seyetho, Sierra Leon, Singapore, Solvent, Solomon Island, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Surinam, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turkiye, Uganda, UAE, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Sri Lanka.
Those who voted in favour of Israel included Argentina, Czech Republic, Fiji, Hangry, Israel, Malawi, Microtia, Nauru, Papa New Guinea, Paraguay, Tonge, Tuvalu, United States of America
Those countries who were absent included Albania, Cameroon, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Bulgaria, Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Reudar, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Kenya, Kiribati, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Nepal, Netherland, North Macedonia, Panama, Poland, Republic of Korea, Moldova, Romania, Tawanda, Samoa, Serbia, Slovakia, South Sudan, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay, Vanuatu
All the Muslim countries and other peace-loving nations voted against Israel but the USA is the only country that became the puppet of this Zionist state. Millions of Americans support Palestine and oppose Israeli genocide. The United States of America was the first country to recognize the illegal state of Israel. The United States regards Israel as its “ most reliable partner in the Middle East”. Billions of dollars have been paid by America, Germany, and the UK to support Israel.
The Israel Defence Force ( IDF) is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces and is headed by its Chief of General Staff. The IDF consists of the army, air force, and navy. It was founded during the 1948 Arab-Israel war by consolidating paramilitary organizations. Most Israelis are recruited at the age of 18. Men serve two years and eight months and women two years. Following mandatory service, Israeli men join the reserve forces and usually to up to several weeks of reserve duty year until their forties. The military relies heavily on high-tech weapons systems designed and manufactured in Israel as well as some foreign imports. The Arrow missile is one of the world’s few operational anti-ballistic missile systems. The Python air-to-air missile series is often considered one of the most crucial weapons in its military history.[ Israel’s Spike missile is one of the most widely exported anti-tank guided missiles in the world.[Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile air defense system gained worldwide renown after intercepting hundreds of rockets fired by Palestinian Mujahids. from the Gaza Strip.
Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons and per a 1993 report, chemical, and biological weapons of mass destruction. Israel has not signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and maintains a policy of deliberate ambiguity toward its nuclear capabilities.[The Israeli Navy’s Dolphin submarines are believed to be armed with nuclear missiles offering second strike capability.[ Since the Gulf War in 1991, all homes in Israel are required to have a reinforced security room, it is also equipped with, impermeable to chemical and biological substances.
Since Israel’s establishment, military expenditure constituted a significant portion of the country’s GDP, with a peak of 30.3% of GDP in 1975. In 2021, Israel ranked 15th in the world by total military expenditure with $24.3 billion, and 6th by defense spending as a percentage of GDP, with 5.2% Since 1974, the United States has been a particularly notable contributor to military and weapon aid and supplies. Under an MoU signed in 2016, the U.S. will provide the country with $3.8 billion per year, or around 20% of Israel’s defense budget, from 2018 to 2028. Israel ranked 9th globally for arms export in 2022. It is worth mentioning that Israel is consistently rated low in the GlobalPeace Index (GPI) ranking 134th in the list of 163 countries. It is the lowest in the world in 2024.
About 90% of the world population a great majority of the world including millions of Americans oppose Israeli atrocities, and genocide against Palestinians but the American establishment, government, and elites support it. For global peace, it is very important that Israel should be forcefully stopped from committing genocide and Palestinians must be given their rights.
America suffered a defeat in Vietnam and Afghanistan and now its support to Israel will further weaken it. It already is Himalayan debt of US$ 35,745 billion and USD 14, 000 added to its debt every second. Iran is equipped with firm faith and deep-rooted belief. It bore US and Western sanctions for 40 years and now Israel if made the mistake of attacking Iran I am sure American forces’ weapons and aid would not be able to save Israel. It is better to start negotiations and Palestinian land must be liberated Israel must be punished against WAR CRIMES.
