TEHRAN- In the wake of Iran's recent military operation against the Zionist regime, which garnered global attention, reflections on the event have sparked contemplation on the balance of power in the region. Indubitably, what happened was huge and unprecedented.

This morning, as I listened to One Republic's song "All the Right Moves" in the subway after many years on my way to work, memories of Iran's recent attack on the Zionist regime and the subsequent defense efforts by the regime flooded my mind. While I was listening, the lyrics of the song reminded me of what Iran did to the Zionist regime and how this regime and its allies all stood together to counter Iran’s operation. 

Indeed, when Iran launched the operation by sending about 300 drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles to the skies of the Zionist regime, many people were mesmerized. Believe it or not, ten or even 2 days before the operation, no one would have thought that the Iranian-made missiles and drones would navigate through those skies, but that night actually happened and it was not a mere threat or a dream. It happened when the whole world was watching. 

Anyhow, Iran did it and the Zionist regime and its so-called allies did all they could to counter the attack. So in fact all the right friends were in the right places but still they went down.  In my opinion, it does not matter how many drones or missiles were intercepted and this subject holds no relevance to the message that was sent by Iran to all countries across the globe. What showed the real power and significance of Iran’s operation was the ridiculous response -which was just fireworks- carried out by the Zionist regime. The Zionist regime did not dare to do anything serious. The potency of Iran's message lies not just in the spectacle of military might that Iran possesses, but also in the weakness of the Zionist regime that is always in need of its friends. 

What they do, where they are, and what friends they have, don't matter. Iran exhibited that it could light up the skies of this rogue regime when needed. I believe the Zionist regime should learn that it can no longer attack Iran’s interests anywhere in the world and just get away with it.  The bottom line is that Iran will defend itself when it needs to and does not have to explain anything to anyone when it comes to its national security and interests.