Iran's Revolutionary Guard announces a shift to an offensive military doctrine, threatening to invade neighbouring countries if attacked, as the US orders diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia amid escalating regional conflict.
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01Summary
- 01IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said Iran's new doctrine means it will both respond to and launch attacks if a country strikes it.
- 02Washington ordered some diplomatic personnel to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks from Yemen.
- 03Mohebi stated Iran's missile stockpile has increased 1.5 times since the 12-day war with Israel in June 2025.
- 04Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel on Thursday following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 05Analysts say Iran's strategy includes influencing the US midterm elections on November 3.
02Why it matters
This matters because a shift in Iran's defence posture could widen the conflict in the Middle East, threatening global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and potentially escalating into a broader regional war.
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