Quarterly Journal of West Asian Studies
(Faṣlnāmah-i Gharb-i Asiyā)

Quarterly Journal of West Asian Studies (Faṣlnāmah-i Gharb-i Asiyā)

Requirements for enhancing the deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12-day war

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Shahid Sattari University of Aeronautical Sciences and Technology
2 Associate Professor, Army Command and General Staff University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
"Deterrence" has long been one of the main issues of all governments in the international environment. In the era of the emergence of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence technology, deterrence has entered a new stage. Artificial intelligence, with its extensive capabilities in the areas of data analysis, enemy behavior prediction, cyber warfare, cognitive operations, and information control, has been able to change the strategic calculations of governments. This technology has not only transformed defensive and offensive tools, but has also been proposed as a determining factor in the formation of modern deterrence. Given the application of new technologies in the Twelve-Day War, the necessity of improving the deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran has become more apparent than ever before, and has made Iran's deterrence requirements complex. The main purpose of this article is to identify the requirements for improving the deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the Twelve-Day War. The main question of this article is: "What are the requirements for improving the deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the Twelve-Day War?" The hypothesis proposed by the research is that the requirements for enhancing the deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the post-12-day war include hardware requirements (strengthening missile and drone capabilities, etc.) and software requirements (using artificial intelligence, managing tools and media space, etc.). This combination can make Iran more resistant to new threats and allow the country to consolidate its deterrence in the international arena not only based on hard power, but also on technological power and indigenous innovation. The article is of an applied type and will be conducted using a descriptive research method. The required data will be collected using a library method and documents and analyzed using a content analysis method.
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  • Receive Date 07 February 2026
  • Revise Date 22 February 2026
  • Accept Date 23 February 2026
  • First Publish Date 23 February 2026
  • Publish Date 23 September 2025