Tehran-based political analyst Abas Aslani has accused Israel of waging a campaign of “psychological warfare” against Iran. Speaking to local media, Aslani said Israel’s strategy relies heavily on creating fear through targeted assassinations and heightened threats.
“Israel has been trying to intimidate the public and increasing the level of their threats in order to stop Iran from responding to Israeli attacks,” said Aslani, who serves as a senior research fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies.
According to him, Israel’s aim is to deter a full-scale Iranian response by projecting military superiority and unpredictability. However, Aslani stressed that Iran’s silence should not be mistaken for weakness. He said Tehran is carefully weighing its options, especially because it wants to avoid triggering a direct intervention from the United States.
Israeli Tactics Backfiring, Say Experts
Rather than instill fear or divide the nation, Israel’s aggressive posture appears to have unified the Iranian public, Aslani argued. He claimed that every new strike or threat strengthens the collective Iranian stance against foreign pressure.
“What Israel is doing may look powerful on the outside, but inside Iran, it is only creating more resolve. It’s actually building national unity,” he explained. “The Israeli strikes will not deter the country from responding.”
Other Iranian commentators have echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that Tel Aviv’s approach has only deepened public support for Iran’s regional policies and military preparedness. Even among critics of the government, there is growing outrage over what many perceive as Israeli provocations aimed at undermining Iranian sovereignty.
This sense of shared defiance could reshape public discourse in Iran, particularly around military defense, foreign policy, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran Holds Back Amid US Concerns
Aslani believes Iran is deliberately holding back from responding with full military force to avoid pulling the US into a direct confrontation. Despite repeated Israeli attacks and covert operations inside Iran, the country has not yet launched a major retaliatory strike.
“The fact is that Iran so far has not come with full force yet because they have kept open the possibility the US might engage in this conflict,” said Aslani. He warned that a larger confrontation could easily spiral into a regional war.
Iran’s leadership, according to multiple sources, is assessing both military and diplomatic responses. While covert countermeasures have reportedly taken place, Tehran is expected to act more openly if Israel continues to escalate tensions.
With the situation hanging in a delicate balance, observers are watching for any misstep that could trigger wider conflict. For now, the war of nerves continues—with Israel pushing psychological pressure, and Iran quietly preparing its next move.
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