10.05.2026 14:31
According to Iranian media, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued new directives to the joint armed forces command to continue operations and respond harshly to enemies. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters also announced that military plans against the US and Israel are ready. Experts say the Tehran administration has recently adopted a more aggressive military doctrine, and tensions in the Middle East could escalate again.
New developments are raising tensions in Iran. According to the Iranian press, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, has issued new instructions to the joint armed forces command to "continue operations and respond harshly to enemies." The statement came after the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and the US-Israel axis.
"PLANS READY AGAINST THE US AND ISRAEL"
The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, one of Iran's most critical military structures during wartime, also announced in a statement that comprehensive plans are ready against possible attacks originating from the US and Israel.
The command is known as one of the highest military centers ensuring operational coordination between the Iranian army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In statements published in the Iranian press, messages indicating that the country has "shifted from a defensive position to an offensive concept" drew attention.
IRAN'S MILITARY DOCTRINE IS CHANGING
In analyses published in the foreign press in recent months, it is suggested that Iran has made significant changes to its military strategy. It is assessed that especially after conflicts with Israel and the US, the Tehran administration has adopted a more aggressive military approach.
In their recent statements, Iranian commanders stated that missile and drone operations would continue on a larger scale. Some analyses comment that Iran is now turning towards a "preemptive strike" doctrine instead of "defense."
MOJTABA KHAMENEI CLAIMS ON THE AGENDA
Recently, Mojtaba Khamenei's increasing visibility in state administration and military decision-making processes in Iran has drawn attention. In some analyses in the foreign press, it has been claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei has increased his influence over the security bureaucracy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Particularly, statements made during Iran's war and crisis process have led to comments that Mojtaba Khamenei has become one of the central figures in the country's hardline policies.
TENSIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST ARE RISING AGAIN
Iran's recent statements have increased concerns that a new wave of military tension could occur in the Middle East. Experts note that Iran's threats against American bases, energy lines, and Israel-linked targets in the region could also affect global markets.
Due to recent crises in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in oil shipments, there were already significant fluctuations in energy markets.