On i24, Zineb Riboua argues that the IRGC’s chain of command has fractured, which explains the regime’s increasingly sporadic and disjointed response to the war. She adds that Iran has effectively lost its ability to leverage the “Resistance Axis” as a strategic asset, as it continues to target its neighbors, which is shaping both regional security dynamics and the messaging of Gulf states.
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BYD’s chip Xuanji A3 is displayed during the 2026 World AI Conference on July 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)