BLUF
Ayatollah Khamenei reaffirmed Tehran’s defiance in the nuclear standoff, labelling negotiations with the U.S. futile and framing resistance to external pressure as central to Iran’s national identity, complicating prospects for diplomatic resolution.Learning Outcomes:
- Assess how Iran’s nuclear posture affects regional air and missile threat environments relevant to RAAF operations.
- Understand strategic decision-making implications for coalition planning and contingency operations in the Middle East.
- Recognize the potential influence of nuclear standoffs on Australian force readiness, deployment planning, and allied coordination.
