Hawzah News Agency- A prominent Yemeni political figure has praised the Iranian people's resistance against US and Israeli attacks, emphasizing that Iran's power cannot be destroyed by missiles and fire—a nation that has influenced regional equations and the global economy through its own will.
In a note published in Yemen's "September 26" newspaper, Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtour, a Yemeni political figure, commended the Iranian people and examined the dimensions of Iran's resistance against US and Israeli attacks.
Iran: A Nation That Stood Under the Fire of War
A massive attack began; infrastructure was targeted, human casualties were inflicted, and military and economic pressures intensified. The goal was to bring Iran to its knees and change its political equations. But what followed was not confined to the battlefield. Iran remained at the center of regional developments, and the war took on dimensions beyond the country's borders.
The US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, 2026, carried objectives beyond striking the country's military capability. Changing Iran's political, religious, and administrative structure and halting its nuclear program were among the stated goals of the operation. However, the continued functioning of the country's institutions and the reorganization of its political, security, and military structures demonstrated that Iran's governance continued despite heavy wartime pressures.
Infrastructure Under Fire; People at the Heart of the Crisis
Alongside the military confrontation, human casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure revealed the bitter face of war. Schools, universities, mosques, hospitals, bridges, and ports were among the facilities reported damaged in the attacks—damage whose effects are not limited to buildings but also affect people's daily lives.
Yet Iran's image in this narrative is not merely that of a country damaged by war; it is a society in which, amid crisis, the people's presence and their connection to the country's institutions became a key factor in developments. The people's presence on the scene and their support for the leadership and institutions of the country have been assessed as a sign of social cohesion under difficult conditions.
A Power That Responds on the Battlefield
The military confrontation also displayed another dimension of Iran's capability. Iran's missile and drone attacks on US positions in the region were part of the country's military response to the attacks—a response that brought regional security equations into focus.
In such conditions, a country's power cannot be measured solely by the damage it has sustained; the ability to continue governing, maintain internal cohesion, and respond to threats is also part of the picture formed of that country's capacity. Amid this confrontation, Iran remained one of the main actors in regional equations.
Strait of Hormuz: A Point the World Cannot Ignore
Iran's importance is not limited to its geographical borders. The Strait of Hormuz, as one of the world's strategic energy transit chokepoints, creates a direct link between regional developments and the international economy.
Oil, gas, petrochemical products, and agricultural raw materials are among the goods whose transport depends on the maritime routes of this region. Any disruption to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could affect global markets, increase transportation and energy costs, and impose new economic pressures on various countries.
Thus, the scope of the war's consequences extends beyond military arenas; from energy markets to global trade and the living costs of people in near and distant countries, all can be affected by developments in this strategic waterway. This reality shows that Iran's position in regional equations is intertwined with geography, energy security, and the global economy.
Claims of Easy Victory Against the Heavy Costs of War
Donald Trump's claims about the war's achievements have also drawn criticism. The assessment presented is that despite widespread attacks and inflicted damage, the strategic objectives of the US and Israel were not achieved as expected.
Alongside this, the presence of US military bases in regional countries has been raised as a factor that can expose these countries' security to the consequences of the confrontation. Being in the orbit of a military conflict does not necessarily mean remaining distant from its repercussions—especially when the crisis's scope extends beyond one country's borders and affects regional security.
Iran: Beyond a Battlefield
What emerges from these developments goes beyond the number of attacks and military damage. A country's ability to maintain cohesion, continue governance, and withstand external pressures is at stake—a matter tied to political independence and the people's will to determine their own destiny.
In this confrontation, Iran not only found itself at the center of regional military and political developments, but its strategic position and the importance of the Strait of Hormuz also dragged the war's consequences into the global economy. In such conditions, assessing Iran's power and position without considering the role of its people, its defense capabilities, and its regional influence would not provide a complete picture of the realities of this confrontation.
Source: September 26_ Yemen
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