Iran goes on offensive against US amid Hormuz blockade: What does it mean? ‘If confrontation becomes unavoidable...’
Experts analysed what Iran's military shifting from retaliation to offence could mean in the West Asia war. Since US-Israeli strikes on February 28, Tehran has largely portrayed its strikes against the United States, Israel and Gulf countries as revenge for attacks on the Islamic republic.
Iran has transitioned its strategy from retaliatory strikes against US-Israeli attacks to pursuing offensive operations, as talks with the United States over ending the conflict stall. Analysts suggest Tehran's shift indicates a belief that it has leverage to advance its demands and break the stalemate. The Islamic Republic has been vocal about giving offensive operations greater priority while maintaining control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has become a key source of leverage against Washington.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, emphasized strengthening maximum deterrence and preparing for large-scale offensive operations against the enemy. A deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards recently stated that Tehran is revising its military doctrine to prioritize offensive operations. Experts believe this shift is not a sign of adopting a preventive war strategy but rather a conclusion that if confrontation becomes unavoidable, Iran should escalate earlier and more forcefully.
The US and Iran remain unable to reach a diplomatic resolution, with sanctions and the blockade on Iranian ports continuing to strain relations.
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