Iran's Military Might: Why a Ceasefire with Tehran Poses Significant Challenges
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Iran's Mosaic Defence: Why a Ceasefire is Harder Than It Looks After Leadership Strikes
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News18•16-03-2026, 12:30
Iran's Mosaic Defence: Why a Ceasefire is Harder Than It Looks After Leadership Strikes
•Iran's military resilience despite leadership strikes is due to its 'Mosaic Defence' doctrine.
•Developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), this strategy decentralizes military authority to regional commands, allowing independent operations.
•The doctrine was shaped by Mohammad Ali Jafari in 2005, learning from Saddam Hussein's collapse during the Iraq War.
•Under Mosaic Defence, regional IRGC units and Basij militia operate autonomously with pre-planned wartime playbooks.
•This decentralized structure complicates ceasefire efforts, as regional commanders can continue operations even if central leadership is replaced or signals de-escalation.
