Iran's deterrent power depends on weapons programs that include ballistic missiles, drones, and space industries. Tehran has continued to adhere to its nuclear program despite the heavy tax it paid for it, making its stock of highly enriched uranium a factor that some foreign parties fear.
A segment of Iranians believes that “attack is the best means of defence,” especially in neutralizing threats to national security. Another segment believes that threatening to use force represents the best way to ensure national security and national interests.