# Iran unveils ‘offensive’ doctrine as US issues alert: Is war imminent?

https://mins.news/en/item/111069

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 12:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/iran-reveals-offensive-doctrine-us-issues-alert-is-war-imminent?traffic_source=rss

> Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a renewed US attack could lead Tehran to invade neighbouring countries and strike bases used for US military operations. The US has ordered some diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia, while reports point to possible US-Israeli strikes on Iran in the coming weeks. Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz continue as regional tensions rise.

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