Self-sufficiency is recognized as one of the main factors for the continuation of Iran's resistance against external pressures. In a situation where tensions between Iran and the United States have become one of the main topics in political and media circles, developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the positions of regional and extra-regional actors have taken the dimensions of this confrontation beyond a bilateral conflict.
New challenges and power calculations
Currently, global public opinion is faced with the question of whether the tension between Iran and the United States will once again lead to an all-out war or whether the path of diplomacy can prevent a new conflict. Recent developments, especially in the Strait of Hormuz and the military and economic costs of confrontation, show that Iran has been able to resist military and political pressures. In this regard, Professor Fernando Estich, a thinker and professor at the University of Buenos Aires, has examined this issue.
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Consequences of self-sufficiency and diplomatic efforts
Estich believes that self-sufficiency is one of the main factors for the continuation of Iran's resistance. Iran, which faced serious problems in securing spare parts during the war with Iraq, concluded that technological dependence could lead to political dependence. Therefore, the development of the domestic defense industry has become one of the priorities of the Islamic Republic. The Iranian Ministry of Defense has announced that the country's military production has doubled from the twelve-day war to the forty-day war, and the level of self-sufficiency has reached over 90 percent.
In contrast, some Western analysts believe that airstrikes have severely damaged Iran's military capabilities. However, the reality is that the resistance of the Iranian people during the forty-day war and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz have thwarted Washington and Tel Aviv's plans to eliminate the country's leaders and dismantle its political structure.
The Strait of Hormuz has also changed the nature of the war. Iran does not need to directly use its navy to disrupt traffic in this waterway. Low-cost drones and missiles have posed risks to the passage of ships, thereby disrupting maritime security and insurance limitations. These developments have dealt two blows to the United States: first, the lack of participation of Washington's allies in the naval coalition, and second, the understanding of the Gulf monarchies that hosting U.S. military bases does not guarantee their security.
Ultimately, Iran's crude oil exports to China have continued, and payments related to them are made outside the dollar system. This situation indicates that Tehran still plays a central role in determining the conditions related to the Strait of Hormuz, and self-sufficiency has acted as a successful strategy against external pressures.
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