As reported by The Times of Israel on March 5, 2026, Iranian soldiers, police officers, and members of the IRGC are reportedly failing to report for duty as the war intensifies, raising concerns about the stability of Iran’s military and security apparatus. The Economist, citing Israeli intelligence sources, noted that this pattern of absenteeism is becoming more evident, reflecting possible fractures in morale and discipline among Iran’s armed forces during a period of escalating regional conflict.
According to the report, “most importantly, perhaps, Israeli intelligence sources suggest that there are signs of Iranian soldiers, police officers, and IRGC members failing to show up for duty.” Such absences, if verified, could signal the strain of prolonged military engagement on personnel tasked with defending the regime and maintaining domestic order. According Iran International, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as the cornerstone of Iran’s military and ideological authority, remains crucial for both internal security and external operations, making any lapse in its readiness a potentially serious development.
The magazine also cautioned that these signs of attrition do not necessarily predict the downfall of Iran’s government. “Military attrition, however overwhelming and effective, by no means guarantees the regime’s demise,” it stated. While weakening cohesion within Iran’s forces may align with Israel’s strategic objectives and the shifting aims of President Donald Trump, the Iranian leadership has historically shown resilience, often adapting to internal and external pressures to maintain control…..See More
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