Watan-The well-known Palestinian activist and researcher Fadi Quraan, director of campaigns at the Avaaz Foundation in Palestine, presented a different analysis of the recent Iranian attack on Israel, which received wide attention following the controversy sparked by what many considered a “theatrical” attack. Criticisms, mockery, and accusations were directed at the Iranian regime as a result.<\/p>\n
The first-of-its-kind attack launched by Iran on Israel on Saturday is seen as of utmost importance by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to maintain its credibility among its allies in the region and its supporters domestically. Its aim is to demonstrate Iran’s will and the capabilities of its missiles and drones.<\/p>\n
Iranians celebrated this strike in the streets; however, many Iranians critical of the regime suggest it does not necessarily reflect the views of the entire Iranian people.<\/p>\n
Was Iran<\/a>‘s attack on Israel just a “theatrical performance”? Amidst supporters, opponents, and cynics of this attack, Fadi Quraan provided his analysis, published on his official account on the “X” platform, suggesting that those who assume this attack was merely a theatrical performance lack context on how armies evaluate strategy versus tactics.<\/p>\n He explained that the display aspect might be important, but gathering intelligence about the “enemy” is far more crucial, especially if both sides believe they are in a protracted war of attrition.<\/p>\n He recalled a training course on military strategies he attended at Stanford University, led by an experienced individual with decades of experience, including service at the highest levels in the military and government.<\/p>\n “One of the lessons I always remember is when we were asked: ‘Let’s assume the United States decided to attack Iraq with a new stealth aircraft they’ve never used before and managed to evade all radars. The attack was successful in achieving its objectives. But was it a successful strategy?'”<\/p>\n Many students raised their hands, saying, “Yes, it was a successful strategy because it achieved its goal.” However, the professor said, “Perhaps it wasn’t.”<\/p>\n On Iran\u2019s strike:<\/p>\n At Stanford, I attended a masterclass on military strategy led by a person with decades of experience, including serving at the highest levels in the military and government.<\/p>\n One lesson he thought that I always remember was this:<\/p>\n He asked us:<\/p>\n \u201cSay the US\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Fadi Quran (@fadiquran) April 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n