Iran’s new command structure is built for the long haul
Iran’s latest military and security appointments send Israel two messages at once: 1) The Islamic Republic is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged confrontation. 2) Strikes against senior commanders, however damaging, will not by…
Assessment
Iran is signaling that its military and security apparatus is built to endure, not just react. The appointments of Mojtaba Khamenei and Mohsen Rezaei indicate a deliberate effort to institutionalize command continuity, making the system resilient against decapitation strikes. For Israel, this means that targeted killings of senior figures will not cripple Iran's decision-making. The key question is whether this new structure will accelerate or constrain Iran's regional military posture.