The Commander of the Quds Force at the Diplomacy and Resistance Conference

Technological advancements in warfare have also shortened the decision-making window for both sides. The use of hypersonic missiles, autonomous drone swarms, and sophisticated cyberattacks means that an offensive can be launched and completed in a matter of minutes. This "hyper-war" environment leaves no room for the slow-moving diplomacy of the past. If Israeli sensors detect what they perceive to be a launch sequence at an Iranian missile silo, the pressure to "use it or lose it" regarding their own interceptors or preemptive strikes becomes overwhelming. This technical volatility significantly increases the risk of an accidental war triggered by a misunderstanding of intent or a false alarm in the heat of a crisis.