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It is not a ‘flower’, it is ‘fire’, Iran stands defiant in front of the world’s ‘super power’; What is the reason behind the stubbornness?
Samira Vishwas | March 3, 2026 6:24 PM CST

Israel Hamas War: On February 28, a resolution against Iran through America and Israel joint operation to be done. Both the countries attacked, but Iran swore that it would never bow down, even though Israel and America had started the war, but it would end it. This seems to be happening, on one side there is the super power of the world and many countries standing with it and on the other side there is Iran which is not taking the name of kneeling down.

Since then, Iran has been continuously targeting military bases and embassies built in different countries of America. Along with this, he is also aggressive against Israel. Trump and Netanyahu have clearly said that they are fully prepared to fight this war in future too.

Why is Iran not bowing down before America and Israel?

America has threatened that it is now going to do something big. More than 500 people have died in Iran, but it seems that after Khamenei’s death, the IRGC has become uncontrolled and is firing missiles indiscriminately. American embassies and military bases have been targeted in most of the Gulf countries. At the same time, many Iranian missiles are being seen in the sky of Israel. Netanyahu was forced to advise his citizens to stay underground. After all, what is it that Iran is not ready to bow before America. Let us know.

  • Khamenei was not just a political leader!
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the joint operation between Israel and America, was not only a political leader for the people, but he was also a religious leader. He was deeply loved in the Shia community and what was said through him is considered as a fatwa. All Shia Muslims followed him blindly. In such a situation, the death of their leader, whom they considered to be the one delivering God’s message, is a big loss. This is the reason why there is a religious angle in this war and Iran is a Muslim country, this is why Iran can fight this war for a long time.
  • Iran’s revenge policy

Iran’s political system presents itself as an axis of resistance against Western pressure since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He considers America and Israel as his main opponents. Iran’s slogan has always been ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Death to America’. In such a situation, if Tehran bows to direct pressure, it could weaken both its ideological identity and domestic credibility. For the Iranian leadership, this is not just a military confrontation, but also a battle for prestige and influence.

  • Proxy network gives maximum power

Over the past two decades, Iran has built a strong regional network through its supporters in countries like Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. Through Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthi and other groups, it can exert pressure even without direct war. The strategy of indirect war gives it the ability to respond by completely avoiding military confrontation. Even if Iran reduces direct attacks, its proxies will remain in guerrilla war with Israel and America.

  • Missile and drone capability

Despite sanctions, Iran has invested heavily in its ballistic missile and drone technology. According to experts, it has medium-range missiles, which can reach Israel and regional American targets. This has been proven in the recent attacks, where Israel targeted the American embassy and military base through drones.

In recent years, Iran has also shown its asymmetric warfare capability through drone attacks. This military capability gives it the power of ‘deterrence’.

  • domestic politics

External attacks often strengthen nationalist sentiments in any country. Even in Iran, when there is external pressure, internal differences are left behind and the government may get support. Iran will see this war as a war against the Muslim Ummah and it is quite possible that they will unite. Why is there a Jewish country on one side and a Christian country on the other side? If public pressure remains on the government then it becomes very difficult to retreat.

  • habit of living under financial restrictions

Iran has been facing American sanctions for years. Its economy is certainly under pressure, but it has strengthened relations with alternative trade partners (such as China and Russia). The experience of bearing pressure for a long time also prevents it from bending immediately. Iran has the capability to fight a war for a long time.

For Iran, this conflict is not just a military incident, but a question of strategic, ideological and political survival. Its ‘deterrence’ policy, proxy network, missile capability and domestic politics – all these things prevent it from bowing down directly to America and Israel.


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