An analytical report by Mada Al-Rafidain News explained that Iran relies primarily on its strategic depth and complex mountainous terrain to absorb the airpower superiority of its adversaries in the ongoing conflict.

Iran's geographical location, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, grants Tehran the strategic ability to impact the global economy without needing a decisive military victory, through the potential disruption of energy supply lines.

The country's mountainous and interior regions provide a natural shield that hinders ground operations and reduces the effectiveness of airstrikes, allowing Iranian forces to protect sensitive facilities and prolong the war of attrition.