The Fundamental and Applied Studies of the Islamic World

"The 12-Day War of the Zionist Regime Against Iran: Analyzing Geopolitical and Regional Security Consequences Based on a Networked and Critical Approach in International Relations"

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Morteza Bandari 1
HASAN Mohammadi 2
Abdolreza Alishahi 3

1 PhD in International Relations, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor at National Defense University

3 PhD in Political Science, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran.

10.22034/fasiw.2026.245934
Abstract
The present study aims to analyze the consequences of the Zionist regime’s 12-Day War against Iran on regional security, the balance of power in West Asia, and the responses of regional and international actors. The main research question is: "How can the Zionist regime’s 12-Day War against Iran be analyzed from the perspectives of network geopolitics and critical security, and what are its security and geopolitical consequences?" The research hypothesis posits that the short-term war by the Zionist regime against Iran, by disrupting the political, economic, and security networks of the region, intensifies long-term geopolitical consequences as well as human and regional security threats. The findings, utilizing a combination of network geopolitics (to analyze complex relations among regional and extra-regional actors) and critical security approaches (to examine human, social, and beyond-military consequences), along with qualitative analysis based on case studies, secondary sources, and content analysis of political and security data, demonstrate that the 12-Day War disrupted regional networks, weakened collective security and regional cooperation, and threatened the geopolitical stability of West Asia. This study emphasizes the importance of network-based analysis and a critical approach in understanding regional crises and provides strategies for strengthening collective security and preventive diplomacy.

Keywords

12-day war
Israel
Iran
Network geopolitics
Critical security
The Fundamental and Applied Studies of the Islamic World

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 20 June 2026

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