Asymmetric deterrence:Iran's implementation of its security strategy in the Persian Gulf
The detail of the specific weapons and technical equipments that Iran has deployed in the course of implementing its asymmetric deterrence strategy is examined and how Iran has employed these capabilities to achieve its strategic objectives is analyzed.The strategy of asymmetric deterrence is an Iranian military tactic.The tactic aims at deterring and limiting the free movement of hostile military forces within a specific geographical area.Guided by this strategy,Iran is committed to safeguarding its strategic interests in the Persian Gulf region,which includes maintaining the stability of the regime,securing the routes of oil transport,which is the country's economic lifeline,and promoting a security architecture in the region that is beneficial to itself.Through the implementation of its asymmetric deterrence strategy,Iran seeks to effectively reject potential interference by the United States and its allies in a complex geopolitical landscape,ensure the stability and development of its national sovereignty,and ultimately achieve the goals of its national security and development strategies.