IRGC Official Warns of Shift to Offensive Military Posture Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander warned Iran's adversaries to 'anticipate strategic surprises,' indicating a potential shift from a defensive to an offensive military doctrine. This statement comes as shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed following recent attacks on tankers, and Iran's army chief warned the U.S. against any attempt to annex the waterway.