WANA (Feb 02) – Iran’s Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces announced that Tehran has revised its defense doctrine following recent security developments, warning that any miscalculation by opposing parties could trigger a swift and decisive response.

 

Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi made the remarks during a nighttime visit to assess the readiness of one of the armed forces units. Referring to rising regional tensions, he said the motivation and preparedness of Iran’s armed forces to confront external threats are at their highest level, stressing that “any miscalculation will give Iran the green light to act.”

 

Pointing to the history of confrontation between Iran and the United States, Mousavi emphasized that pressure policies and hostile actions over past decades have not weakened Iran, but have repeatedly led to failures in the opponent’s strategic calculations. He added that narratives promoted in recent months portraying Iran as weakened are now at odds with realities on the ground.

 

Reviewing a number of historical developments, including the Iran–Iraq war and recent security incidents, the Chief of Staff described them as clear examples of “misjudging Iran’s capabilities and response,” noting that experience has shown Tehran does not adopt a passive approach in the face of external pressure.

 

Stating that “the demand for accountability over the events of the thirteenth day remains unresolved,” Mousavi warned that any military or security action against Iran could expand beyond a limited response and carry regional consequences. “The world will witness a different face of a strong Iran,” he said.

 

Mousavi also dismissed claims about the possibility of a maritime blockade against Iran as unrealistic, arguing that the country’s geography and strategic capacities render such scenarios fundamentally unworkable.

 

In another part of his remarks, he said that following the 12-day war and what he described as continued provocative actions by the United States and Israel, Iran has revised its defense doctrine. According to him, the shift moves toward an offensive approach based on “rapid, sustained, and unpredictable operations,” meaning any potential Iranian response would not necessarily align with the adversary’s calculations.

 

He concluded by stressing that Iran, relying on its domestic capabilities and the readiness of its armed forces, is prepared for all scenarios and will pursue a policy of active deterrence in response to external t hreats.

 

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