Iran is restructuring its military to make it more flexible and aggressive in overseas operations in the context of its war with the US and Israel. This move also shows that even after the current conflict is over, Iran is still preparing for a long-term confrontation. Mohammad Reza Naqdi, general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and adviser to the force's new commander, said in an interview with state television on Tuesday evening that a series of senior military appointments this week marked Iran's shift to “offensive guidelines.” “As long as conditions are favorable and orders are given, we must have the ability to advance operations into enemy territory,” he said. He said that this is in contrast to the pre-war “mainly based on defending and defending the country” guidelines. These remarks are the most detailed explanation by Iranian officials to date of the strategy behind Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei's appointment to key military positions. Many of the Revolutionary Guard Corps officers promoted this time are known for their tough positions on the war and the Strait of Hormuz issue.

Iran is restructuring its military to make it more flexible and aggressive in overseas operations in the context of its war with the US and Israel. This move also shows that even after the current conflict is over, Iran is still preparing for a long-term confrontation. Mohammad Reza Naqdi, general of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and adviser to the force's new commander, said in an interview with state television on Tuesday evening that a series of senior military appointments this week marked Iran's shift to “offensive guidelines.” “As long as conditions are favorable and orders are given, we must have the ability to advance operations into enemy territory,” he said. He said that this is in contrast to the pre-war “mainly based on defending and defending the country” guidelines. These remarks are the most detailed explanation by Iranian officials to date of the strategy behind Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei's appointment to key military positions. Many of the Revolutionary Guard Corps officers promoted this time are known for their tough positions on the war and the Strait of Hormuz issue.