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The Ceasefire Illusion: Why Islamic Nations Abandoned Iran and the Reality of Iran’s Defence Collapse

What forced Iran to halt its war suddenly - was it victory, or a hidden collapse no one saw coming? The truth will surprise you.

The Ceasefire Illusion: Why Islamic Nations Abandoned Iran and the Reality of Iran’s Defence Collapse



On a historic yet chaotic night, the world held its breath as Iran’s state-run broadcaster, IRINN, triumphantly declared that a ceasefire had been “imposed on Israel” following a supposed successful Iranian strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. As reported by the BBC, the narrative from Tehran implied victory. However, beneath this bravado was a sobering truth: Iran was collapsing from within, militarily exhausted and diplomatically isolated, especially by the very nations it counted as ideological allies, the Islamic world.

This war, which many have already termed a short-lived yet symbolically intense conflict between Iran and the Israel-U.S. alliance, has revealed not just the fault lines in Middle Eastern geopolitics but also the strategic delusion of Iranian leadership. Despite its fiery rhetoric, Iran was ultimately forced into a ceasefire, not by military triumph but by logistical exhaustion, mounting internal pressures, and the cold shoulder from the Islamic world.


I. The Myth of Islamic Solidarity: Why the Islamic Nations Did Not Support Iran

Iran, a Shiite-majority nation with revolutionary ambitions, has long positioned itself as the vanguard of Islamic resistance, especially against Israel and the West. Its axis with proxies like Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, and Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria was designed to rally the Islamic world under its leadership.

But this war exposed a brutal reality: the Islamic world is far from united, and in fact, many of the Sunni-dominated Islamic nations have deep mistrust and strategic conflict with Tehran. Here's why most Islamic countries abstained or turned their backs on Iran in its moment of crisis:


1. Sectarian Divisions: Sunni-Shia Rift

At the core of Iran's isolation lies the sectarian chasm. Iran is the torchbearer of Shia Islam, while most Islamic nations, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, and Turkey, are Sunni-majority. For decades, Iran’s revolutionary ideology has been seen not as a force of Islamic unity, but of Shia expansionism, a threat to Sunni hegemony.

Saudi Arabia, in particular, sees Iran not as a brother in faith but as an existential rival. Their rivalry has manifested in proxy wars across Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. It is, therefore, unsurprising that when Iran launched its offensive, Riyadh did not lift a finger,  militarily or diplomatically,  to aid Tehran.

The Ceasefire Illusion: Why Islamic Nations Abandoned Iran and the Reality of Iran’s Defence Collapse



2. Fear of Regional Destabilization

Gulf nations, especially the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, have heavily invested in their economic modernization and geopolitical stability. An all-out war involving Iran would jeopardize this regional equilibrium. By refraining from supporting Tehran, these nations sent a clear message: regional security and economic interest trump sectarian or ideological allegiance.

Moreover, many of these countries have deepened their ties with Israel in recent years, underpinned by the Abraham Accords, which normalized diplomatic and defense relations. Iran’s aggression was seen as a disruption of these new alliances, and they were in no mood to sabotage their growing influence in global economics and technology for Tehran's adventurism.


3. Iran’s History of Interference

Many Islamic nations view Iran not as a victim but as an instigator of regional conflict. From supporting militias in Iraq that target civilians to arming Houthi rebels in Yemen, Iran has actively destabilized Sunni governments in the name of Islamic revolution. The memory of the Iran-Iraq war, the Syrian civil war, and Tehran’s role in Lebanon has created widespread skepticism toward Iranian motives.


4. Internal Pressures in Muslim Countries

Nations like Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, although publicly sympathetic to Palestinian or Islamic causes, are dealing with their own internal turmoil — be it economic crises, radical extremism, or political instability. Supporting Iran could invite Western sanctions, threaten economic ties with the U.S. and China, and ignite sectarian tensions at home. Hence, verbal condemnation of Israel was the safest political gesture, devoid of any material consequence.


5. Geopolitical Realignment with the West

The modern geopolitical map shows a clear pivot of Islamic nations toward the West. Countries like Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf states have military cooperation with the U.S., European powers, and even Israel. Supporting Iran, currently labeled a state sponsor of terror and under crippling sanctions, would have severed critical financial and military support for these states.


II. The Collapse of Iranian Defense: A Reality Check

Iran’s defensive collapse in this conflict was swift and stark. Despite decades of investment in asymmetrical warfare, drone swarms, and ballistic missiles, Iran was ill-prepared for a direct, high-tech war with Israel and the United States. Here's how the war exposed Iran’s military vulnerabilities:


1. Overdependence on Proxies

Iran’s military doctrine is rooted in proxy warfare — arming non-state actors across the region to wage indirect war. However, in this case, Iran had to confront state actors directly, and its real military capacity was quickly exposed. Hezbollah could not be mobilized without risking annihilation in Lebanon, and the Houthis lacked the range to significantly threaten Israel.


2. Outdated Air Defense Systems

The Iranian air defense system, largely composed of Russian and domestically modified variants, failed to intercept advanced Israeli and American drones and cruise missiles. The elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), despite its strong rhetoric, suffered heavy losses in targeted strikes. Strategic bases in Kermanshah, Isfahan, and Bandar Abbas were reportedly disabled within hours.


3. Ammunition and Logistics Breakdown

One of the most shocking elements of this conflict was how quickly Iran ran out of operational missile stock and airstrike capacity. Decades of sanctions have crippled Iran’s ability to replenish high-tech weaponry, forcing it to rely on limited indigenous production. According to several defense analysts, over 70% of Iranian drones and missiles were neutralized before reaching their targets.


4. Cyber Warfare Defeat

The U.S. and Israel have pioneered cyber defense and offensive tools, and during this conflict, they unleashed a massive wave of cyber-attacks that crippled Iranian command-and-control systems. Military communication lines were intercepted, air defense radars were blinded, and several Iranian oil tankers and missile guidance systems were reportedly hacked mid-operation.


5. Failed Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar

Iran’s narrative of a “successful strike” on a U.S. base in Qatar, as broadcasted by IRINN, lacked independent verification and was not substantiated by any U.S. or neutral sources. U.S. CENTCOM later dismissed the claim, stating no significant damage or casualties occurred. This further weakened Tehran’s credibility and highlighted its propaganda dependence rather than actual military achievement.


III. Iran’s Strategic Realization: This War Cannot Be Won — Yet

While Iran may have loudly declared moral victory, its leadership understands the truth. The Islamic Republic, despite its bravado, is not in a position to win a prolonged conventional war against technologically superior adversaries. The ceasefire, while painted as a negotiation tactic, was Iran’s forced retreat, a recognition that ammunition was depleting, domestic unrest was rising, and international isolation was suffocating.

But this is not the end.

Iran’s historical behavior suggests it will:

  • Return to covert operations via proxies.

  • Accelerate its nuclear program as a strategic deterrent.

  • Work on cyber warfare capabilities and ballistic missile enhancement.

  • Attempt to divide Arab-Israeli relations through ideological campaigns.

  • Exploit sympathy in Western liberal circles to portray itself as a victim, not an aggressor.


IV. Final Thoughts: Criticism of Iranian Power, Not Iran

This article is not an attack on Iran as a nation or its people. Iran is a land of profound culture, rich history, and resilient people. But the power structure of the Iranian regime, especially its militant ideology and sectarian ambitions, stands in opposition to peace, pluralism, and global cooperation. Its military-industrial policy, driven by revolutionary fervor rather than strategic realism, has left it isolated, weakened, and defeated.

I stand firmly against any nation or ideology that seeks the annihilation of an entire community. The disturbing chants like “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” raised by Iran are not just political rhetoric — they are symptomatic of a dangerous mindset that sees violence as a legitimate path to power. One must ask: Why death to anyone? Why must entire communities be blamed, targeted, or condemned? In a world already fragmented by hate, why can’t we, as humanity, choose peaceful coexistence over vengeance and destruction?

Many analysts rightly argue that the Western powers have historically supported proxy groups to destabilize certain regions, be it in the Middle East, Asia, or Latin America. I don’t deny this. But we must also ask a deeper question: Why haven’t we seen the same level of weaponized radicalism emerge from communities like Americans, Israelis, or Indian Hindus? The answer lies not in superiority, but in mindset. These societies, for all their flaws, do not embrace a doctrine of extermination. Their cultural fabric, in large part, promotes pluralism, progress, and the desire to live and let live. They may defend themselves, they may make mistakes, but their core societal values are not based on erasing others from existence.

Until we, as a global community, begin to reject ideologies rooted in hatred, and instead promote mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and individual freedom, wars like this — and the suffering they bring — will never truly end. The world doesn’t need another ceasefire declared under pressure; it needs a ceasefire of hate, replaced by a permanent treaty of empathy and reason.


Article by Pradeep Mahaur


References:

  1. BBC Report on IRINN Statement: BBC Coverage

  2. U.S. Central Command – Official Statements

  3. The Abraham Accords - U.S. State Department

  4. Analysis by Al Jazeera, The National, Haaretz

  5. Reports from Institute for the Study of War, Middle East Institute



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