Iran's Supreme Leader Calls for Military Actions to "Focus More on Rapid Response"

On November 9, Xinhua News Agency reported from Tehran (reporters Diao Huilin and Shadati) that Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akrami-Nia stated that the Iranian armed forces are implementing the recent directives of the Supreme Leader, and future military operations will place greater emphasis on rapid response and strike effectiveness, no longer constrained by geographical limitations.

Akrami-Nia indicated that the focus of the Supreme Leader's recent directives includes "rapid response," along with two new requirements of "effectiveness" and "no geographical restrictions." These directives have become the basis for the actions taken by the Iranian armed forces. Iran's previous military doctrine was based on defense and deterrence, but it is now shifting towards an offensive direction.

He stated that Iran will not slow down its military capability development due to changes in U.S. domestic politics and will continue to advance its deterrence capability enhancement plans.

He also mentioned that the U.S. is attempting to set up "false shipping lanes" in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz to lure shipping companies and shipowners to use the relevant routes. He stated that shipping companies and shipowners can pass through designated safe routes in coordination with the Iranian armed forces, which will ensure the safety of these routes.