Iran says military doctrine shifting to offence amid US threats

Iran is signaling a more aggressive military posture, with its army saying the country is shifting from a purely defensive strategy to one that could include pre-emptive strikes. Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said the change drew on lessons from what he described as recent 12-day and 40-day wars, and that Iran was preparing to respond to attacks with broader and faster retaliation. The remarks come as US President Donald Trump steps up pressure on Tehran, threatening unprecedented sanctions and suggesting that Washington retains broad military options in the region. Details of Iran’s new doctrine and any specific actions remain unclear from the available information.