The ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran highlights the Islamic Republic’s reliance on a moral framework rooted in Shia martyrdom and resistance. Despite external military pressure, Iran’s strategy focuses on endurance, leveraging narratives of victimization and sacrifice to bolster internal cohesion. While the regime’s legitimacy may be eroding, external aggression can rally national sentiment, allowing the government to reframe itself as a defender against foreign threats.
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