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Iran's Mosaic Defence: Resilient Strategy Amid Leadership Losses

3/13/2026

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Jafari's Resilient Strategy

The Mosaic Defence is a decentralized strategy developed by Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to sustain Iran's operations after leadership losses.
The approach remained resilient during the U.S.-Israeli air campaign Operation Epic Fury, enabling Iran to continue strikes despite leadership losses.
Over two decades, the strategy has been shaped by studying U.S. military failures and stresses resilience and autonomy among regional units, hindering victories.

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GCC Unity Prevails

The Islamic Republic of Iran's regional attrition strategy to fracture GCC unity through sustained strikes has failed.
The GCC member states have coordinated responses, keeping the alliance cohesive.
The United Arab Emirates has defended against over 90% of threats thanks to strong air defenses.
Iran's diminished military capabilities and lack of a clear end state leave its forces dangerous yet directionless, while GCC defense readiness remains robust.

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Jafari's Resilient Strategy

The Mosaic Defence is a decentralized strategy developed by Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to sustain Iran's operations after leadership losses.
The approach remained resilient during the U.S.-Israeli air campaign Operation Epic Fury, enabling Iran to continue strikes despite leadership losses.
Over two decades, the strategy has been shaped by studying U.S. military failures and stresses resilience and autonomy among regional units, hindering victories.

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