Iran's army says the country is shifting its military doctrine from a defensive to an offensive posture, citing lessons from recent wars and emphasizing faster and potentially broader responses to attacks.

Six months into its war with the United States, Iran's military has begun signalling a shift from retaliation to offence, which analysts say could reflect Tehran's belief it holds…

Tehran is moving from retaliation to a more proactive strategy to break the deadlock and force US concessions over the naval blockade and energy trade.