A helicopter in pieces, yet Iran's foreign policy intact

The attack nearly provoked a regional war. Iran responded very carefully within the legal limits of international law's "right to self-defence" clause. But unlike the Israeli attack on the consulate and Iran's subsequent direct attacks on Israel, Iran did not point the finger at Israel this time.

Instead, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei swiftly took to the airwaves to assure the Iranian people that "The administration of the country is proceeding in an orderly and sound manner; people should not worry."

And he's right. Despite the shuffling of presidents and foreign ministers over the years, as well as the assassination of key figures like Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani and Zahedi, Iran's expansionist project remains unaffected.

Tactics may differ between one president and another, between one IRGC commander and another, but Iran's "Axis of Resistance" comprising Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Houthis remains intact.

Iran's limited capabilities are revealed every time a natural disaster occurs—be it an earthquake, severe weather conditions, or a helicopter crash. Yet, this has never stopped it from spreading chaos across the region.