Is Iran Using Optical Illusions to Draw the U.S. and Israel into a Prolonged War?
Recent reports suggest that Iran is using deceptive and fake targets. The aim is to divert enemy attacks. Analysts say Iran wants to drag opponents into a costly and prolonged conflict.
Some sources claim that many targets presented as sensitive installations are mock-ups or three-dimensional illusions. These are designed to mislead reconnaissance systems and aerial strikes. Such tactics increase operational costs and make it harder to assess damage accurately.
Military observers believe that if true, these tactics are part of a “gradual attrition” strategy. The goal is to prolong the conflict, impose economic pressure, and confuse the enemy. Conflicting images and reports of targets make the situation more complex. This blurs the line between reality and psychological operations.
This is not new. Previously, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, U.S. forces reported similar deceptions. The Taliban used three-dimensional painting to create fake targets. Analysts now suggest Iran may use similar techniques in other conflicts.
