After a full-scale bombing of the Tehran police stations, a scene on the streets shocked the US and Israel: How can Iran be fought like this?

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, US and Israeli bombers carried out a "saturation bombing" targeting multiple police stations in Tehran, hoping to eliminate Iranian police forces and create a security vacuum, thereby inducing street chaos and even triggering uprisings.

However, after the bombing, the streets of Tehran did not show the expected chaos. Instead, a scene that deeply surprised the US and Israel emerged: temporary checkpoints led by irregular armed forces appeared in several areas. These people were dressed in civilian clothes, wearing face masks, and were members of the Basij militia organization. They carried automatic rifles and conducted strict checks on passing vehicles, focusing on searching for Starlink communication devices, unregistered weapons, and suspicious explosives.

An anonymous U.S. military official revealed that prior intelligence assessments believed that "as long as 70% of the police stations in Tehran were bombed, the city would fall into chaos within 48 hours." After the bombing, within 12 hours, there was no large-scale robbery or arson in major districts of Tehran. On the contrary, a large number of ordinary citizens actively participated in firefighting, and some communities even established temporary distribution points for supplies to prevent looting.

CNN reporter was allowed to enter Iran, sipped coffee while describing what he saw along the way, saying that stores were well-stocked and gas stations didn't require queuing — "there was no sign of panic at all." This report made the White House furious, claiming that he had been bought with a cup of coffee from the Iranians.

Dao Ge thinks that although Iran has internal divisions, it has shown a high degree of unity when facing external military threats. Historical experience shows that a country often exhibits a united front against external enemies. As long as the people do not want to fall, bombs will never end a nation's resistance.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1859146233794572/

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