By Mehdi Mohammadi

As of today, Iran has raised both the scale and intensity of the conflict by another level. What we witnessed over the past four days was a phased approach rather than hesitation or weakness.

The outcome of five days of monitoring and battlefield assessment includes:

- Comprehensive intelligence awareness.

- Revision of operational plans.

- A qualitative and quantitative escalation of strikes.

Iran's Strategy: Targeting the Enemy's War Machine in Two Areas

1. Offensive Capability (The Enemy's Strike Capacity Inside Iran)

The enemy's rate of fire has declined over the past 12 hours, although warfare remains a continuous and dynamic process.

2. Interception Capability (Radars, Air Defense Systems, Surveillance, and Signal Intelligence)

Neutralizing these systems is presented as a prerequisite for conducting major strikes. According to the author, this objective has now been achieved, allowing for an escalation of operations.

A Key Point

The author argues that large-scale strikes become possible only after the enemy's interception network has been worn down or destroyed, and contends that this condition has now been met.

Iranian Military Strategy: A Creativity That Has Frustrated the Enemy

According to the author, multiple attack waves employed decoy missiles to clear the way for the primary strike force. The article argues that the United States lacks the capability to conduct warfare at this level of complexity and sophistication, contrasting what it describes as America's "brute-force" approach with Iran's "technical, precise, and intelligent" methods.

The Strait of Hormuz: Under Iran's Full Control

The author claims that:

- Maritime traffic has fallen to zero.

- Energy markets and bond markets have been affected.

- President Trump's efforts to reopen the Strait have turned into a strategic quagmire.

- An alternative route along the coast of Oman also failed, with vessels reportedly turning back.

Operational Developments Across the Region

Bahrain

The article claims that the King Fahd Causeway was struck by drones and that both a refinery and the Sheikh Isa Air Base were hit, leaving the Bahraini government in what the author describes as its most difficult position.

Kuwait

According to the author, power stations, desalination facilities, and Shuaiba Port were targeted. The article further claims that hidden U.S. infrastructure—including tunnels, silos, and command centers—was destroyed, resulting in 30 percent of infrastructure becoming inoperative within 12 hours and causing widespread power outages and mandatory energy conservation.

Qatar

Despite Qatar's apparent role as a mediator, the author claims that Al Udeid Air Base was struck and that U.S. aerial refueling aircraft were destroyed, disrupting America's long-range operational capability.

Iraq

The article asserts that Harir Air Base, described as a key missile interception facility, was destroyed, while fuel-support assets were struck in Sulaymaniyah and Erbil alongside what the author describes as the neutralization of terrorist groups.

Al-Tanf Base

According to the author, the strategically important U.S. base at Al-Tanf, hosting a significant concentration of forces, was attacked, conveying the message that the conflict is not confined to the Persian Gulf.

Jordan

The article claims that military installations at Salt and Azraq were targeted and that fighter aircraft and aerial refueling assets were destroyed, arguing that even Jordan is no longer beyond the reach of the conflict.

Saudi Arabia

The author alleges that equipment depots, ammunition storage facilities, and Al Kharj Air Base were struck. The article further claims that, for the first time, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate were targeted as components of America's interception network.

Maritime Domain

The author states that the U.S. Fifth Fleet is within range of Iranian forces. Citing the commander of the IRGC Navy, the article claims that operations are approaching "zero hour," arguing that after degrading land-based capabilities, maritime targets are the next priority.

Yemen and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

According to the article, coordinated actions have been conducted from both Yemen and Somalia. It also claims that an oil tanker was seized and that attacks were carried out against the Port of Fujairah, describing these developments as part of a broader "geo-economic war" in which energy markets are used as a strategic instrument against President Trump.