Strengthening The Diplomatic Position in Line With the Realities of War

Saednews; Guest Note by Reza Iravani: Since the beginning of the war against Iran and the firing of the first bullet, the Zionist regime believed that with a calculated move it could weaken Iran’s national will. But not only did this not happen, the fire of this reckless action has now engulfed the regime itself. Few Western countries imagined that Iran could reach such a pivotal point just one week after the war began, and American officials along with the powerful international Zionist lobby never expected that an all-out attack on Iran would have such an outcome after only one week. Now, the Westerners, who are accustomed to riding the waves of developments, witness Iran’s tremendous defensive power and are keenly watching Iran’s presence at the negotiating table. But is this time the diplomatic arena and the efforts of international powers to open diplomacy similar to past instances?

The answer today is no. Opening the diplomatic arena in these conditions actually marks “the end of an American myth” in their negotiation tactics. For years, Americans used military threats to bring countries to the negotiating table and to force them into concessions. Relying on their military power and frightening regional countries by tightening the leash on the Zionist regime, they put immense pressure on them. Our country was no exception. In the course of negotiations over the past 20 years, the Americans constantly threatened us with military attack and scared our diplomats with the shadow of war. At times, this tactic worked, as fear among some Iranian officials and diplomats made it effective. But today, the US has officially entered a war with Iran, and the day after the Zionist regime’s attacks began, Trump admitted that these attacks were coordinated with him and initiated due to Iran’s inadequate response. With the Zionist regime’s inability to manage the war and the pressure Iran has imposed on it, now it is the Americans and Western countries who seek Iran’s return to the negotiation table. Although they understand their request in these conditions, they know that this plea signifies the end of a traditional policy and the permanent loss of this leverage. Military power and war with the US no longer instill fear in any country. Now it must be said that they have no choice left.

On June 20, 2025 (30 Khordad 1404), beyond the noise of propaganda and diplomatic pressure, an unshakable reality was depicted: Iran, the champion of the defense field, has awakened as a sleeping dragon, and the Zionist regime, which international analyses portrayed as a strong fortress, is trapped and cornered under the blade of Iran’s attacks. This reality of war has now inevitably dragged the main supporters of the Zionist regime into the field. But this time, it is the “flood of pleas” that has replaced threats, and Iran smiles while rejecting any approach from any small or large international power other than begging. From now on, any military threat against Iran, whether on the battlefield or in diplomacy, can only be met with Iran’s laughter. This is the first outcome of the folly of those who overly relied on their power. This desperate plea is in fact a seal of approval on Iran’s power and grandeur because the foundation of today’s negotiations is Iran’s strength and nothing else.

Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the diplomat’s duty is diplomacy: drafting treaties and drawing plans for cooperation. But when the enemy pours down the rubble of violence, the true diplomat is a soldier in disguise. Iran has shown that it has trained such military elites that even on days when commanders are unavailable or martyred, not only is there no disruption in the country’s defense, but this new military elite can easily trample the legendary fortress of the Zionists. Therefore, Iranian diplomats have no need to be present on the military front. It should be noted that Iran’s military knows their job well, and in this war, diplomats must also perform their roles skillfully. Diplomats must not only impose the language of reason and logic on the enemy but also, like artillery behind the front lines, echo the sound through the enemy’s power structures. When Westerners insist today on Iran’s return to the negotiating table, diplomats are obligated to send a message of power and strategic depth with every reception: “Know that our finger is also on the trigger.”

Additionally, diplomacy in this situation, where Western countries and Zionist supporters control international media, can be a tool in the battle of narratives on the global stage. Silencing our few international voices alongside attempts to mute voices like Iran’s national broadcasting has been one of the enemy’s main tactics from day one. But now diplomats must seize every opportunity to deliver Iran’s clear voice to the global community.

In conclusion, it is now clear to the public in Iran and the world that the region is on the verge of a historic turning point, and the main player in this critical moment is Iran. Today, Iran is like a great rock in a turbulent sea; every wave that rises to swallow it breaks upon the rock and retreats.