Beyond the Rhetoric: Iran's Mixed Feelings on Conflict

For segments of the population loyal to the Islamic Republic, particularly hardliners and those ideologically aligned with the regime's anti-Israel stance, the war was often framed as a necessary defense against an existential threat and a continuation of the revolutionary struggle. State media and official channels have consistently portrayed Israel as an illegitimate entity and a primary adversary, fostering a narrative of resistance and defiance. This group, which includes many within the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij militia, would likely view any military action against Israel as a legitimate and even righteous act, aimed at protecting Iran's sovereignty and regional influence.