Former Iranian security official Esmail Ahmadi-Moqaddam, a former police chief and member of Iran's negotiation teams, said that after any potential period of fighting, the country should prioritize strengthening the military and internal stability. He cited domestic instability and declining public trust, urging accelerated internal reforms and a shift in neighborly policy from threat-focus to cooperation, according to Israeli Arabic-language media citing Iranian sources.
Former Iranian security official Esmail Ahmadi-Moqaddam, who previously served as Iran's police chief and was a member of Iranian negotiation teams, offered a strategic assessment Wednesday focused on post-conflict priorities rather than immediate military escalation. Ahmadi-Moqaddam said that after a potential period of fighting, Iran's priority should be strengthening the military and achieving domestic stability. He pointed to internal instability and declining public trust, and called for accelerated internal reforms to restore hope among citizens. He also urged a shift in Iran's approach to neighboring countries — from a focus on threats toward cooperation and opportunities — and warned against public messaging that could weaken Iran's position vis-à-vis its adversaries.
The comments come amid ongoing diplomatic and military tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. In recent weeks, Iran has issued a series of statements from current officials emphasizing military readiness and deterrence. The assessment offers a more inward-looking perspective from a former senior figure with experience in both internal security and negotiations.
Ahmadi-Moqaddam's remarks, published via an Israeli Arabic-language the source citing Iranian sources, represent an opinion piece or analytical assessment rather than a new government announcement. The context of "potential fighting" was not further specified in the report, and it remains unclear whether he refers to the possibility of renewed hostilities with Israel or a wider regional confrontation.
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