Iran’s ground forces were effectively depleted 12 days before the cease‑fire and even 39 days before the conflict began, according to the post. While the army and the Revolutionary Guard’s logistical and support structures were still functional, the recent war’s decisive blows struck these rear areas, crippling supply lines. The 39‑day war essentially ended Iran’s conventional combat capabilities across most domains—naval, air defence, air force and ground forces—leaving only limited missile and drone capacities. Consequently, Iran’s armed forces are unlikely to regain full conventional strength due to insufficient economic resources to sustain the required capabilities.