WANA (Apr 28) – The year 2025 is rapidly becoming one of the most sensitive moments in modern history, as the dimensions of the hybrid war against Iran grow broader and more complex than ever before. Yet, what makes this moment particularly distinct is not just the intensity of the threats, but the emerging rift between two traditional allies — the United States and Israel — over how to confront Iran.

 

Trump: Containing Iran Through Negotiation

In his latest interview with TIME magazine,  U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the success of negotiations with Iran, stating, “A deal will be reached soon.” He openly warned that Netanyahu “cannot drag the United States into a war with Iran.”

 

And it’s not just Trump signaling a shift. Marco Rubio, one of Washington’s staunchest Iran hawks, has also adopted a new tone, stressing that America’s preferred path is an agreement, not military confrontation. This change of language from Washington sends a clear message: the era of “maximum pressure” is giving way to crisis management, and the strategy for containing Iran now relies more on hybrid warfare and indirect operations rather than outright military conflict.

 

Israeli Lobby vs. Trump’s Independent Diplomacy

WANA (Apr 18) – The undeniable anger of Netanyahu and his harsh opposition to the negotiations raise concerns in Iran that the Israeli lobby might attempt to disrupt the talks. Therefore, the United States must prove its independence from the illegitimate demands and actions of the Israeli regime and Netanyahu, in its dealings with the […]

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Netanyahu: Dreaming of War, Threatening Bombings

In contrast to Washington’s more cautious approach, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to double down on military threats. He has openly endorsed the “Libya model” — total surrender without preconditions — and warned that if Iran does not comply, the military option remains on the table.

 

Trump’s remarks about Netanyahu’s inability to provoke a U.S. war with Iran signal a serious rift between the two longtime allies. Israel’s aggressive actions — from airstrikes on Gaza to threats of assassinations and war — have not only failed to push Trump toward confrontation but seem to be nudging him toward negotiation.

A New Battlefield: The War Over Perception

Yet the battlefield is far from empty; it has simply changed shape. Conventional warfare has given way to psychological warfare, cyberattacks, acts of sabotage, and media-driven narratives.

 

The recent suspicious explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port — if proven to be an act of terrorism rather than a mere accident — fits perfectly into this strategy: targeting Iran’s logistical and economic capabilities, applying psychological pressure on negotiators, and projecting an image of internal vulnerability to hasten concessions.

 

Iran’s recent successful defense against one of the largest cyberattacks on its communications infrastructure, combined with the port explosion, reveals that the war is no longer fought openly but through hidden and indirect means.

 

Cognitive Warfare: The Primary Battlefield

In today’s reality, the war against Iran is primarily cognitive: news distortion, psychological operations, targeted narratives, and perception management. From BBC Persian to Iran International, Western-backed media networks systematically deploy these tactics — stirring ethnic divisions, crafting emotional slogans like “Women, Life, Freedom,” and generating psychological waves — all as part of a larger project.

 

In such an environment, Iran needs an active strategy for cognitive warfare more than ever: redefining national identity, countering media distortions, strengthening social cohesion, and creating independent narratives outside the Western media discourse.

 

Major Cyberattack on Iran’s Infrastructure Foiled

WANA (Apr 28) – Behzad Akbari, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Communications, announced in a tweet that a cyberattack targeting the country’s infrastructure had been detected and thwarted.   According to Akbari, the attack took place yesterday and targeted critical national infrastructure.   In his tweet, Akbari wrote: “Thanks to God’s grace and the efforts of […]

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The Outcome of the Battle: Who Controls the Narrative?

Although Trump speaks of negotiations, the reality on the ground is far more complex. The U.S. continues to tacitly support Israel’s military maneuvers. At the same time, Israel seeks to inflame fronts in Gaza and Lebanon, aiming to keep the region in turmoil — a tactic that could also pressure any diplomatic process.

 

Yet signs suggest a broader shift is underway: “maximum pressure” is yielding to controlled diplomacy. In this new battlefield, victory will not be determined by tanks and missiles, but by storytelling and perception management.

 

If Iran can maintain internal unity, manage the psychological environment, and craft its own independent narrative, it stands a strong chance of gaining the upper hand in this complex hybrid war.