Hossam al-Din Ashna, cultural advisor to the President, has addressed the topic of the deterrence doctrine and its challenges in a sharp and analytical post on the social media platform X. He has raised serious questions that seem to reflect the concerns of many military and security officials, looking deeply into the current situation.
Enemy Infiltration and Deterrence Challenges
Ashna clearly states in this post that deterrence cannot be achieved merely by announcing a doctrine. Emphasizing enemy infiltration into facilities, equipment, and even high command levels, he points out that when the enemy has reached such a level of infiltration, it is no longer a matter of asking, 'When should we Test?' Rather, the fundamental question is: 'After making a decision, what remains so hidden, secure, and sustainable that it can reach the Test day and the day after?'
The Importance of Secrecy in the Current Era
These statements by Ashna are indeed a wake-up call for the country's security and military apparatus. As modern technologies and espionage methods become increasingly advanced, the ability to maintain sensitive and strategic information has become a serious challenge. Can Iran, as a country with a rich history of external threats, perform well in this field?
These questions arise at a time when the military and security record of the country has always been under scrutiny in recent years, and any mistake could have serious consequences. Can the country's intelligence and military agencies effectively confront these challenges and keep military secrets until the critical moment?
