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Iran is reacting to a tense security situation in the Middle East. The instruction emphasizes an offensive defense strategy.
Tehran. Iran's revolutionary leader Moschtaba Khamenei has ordered the country's armed forces to respond immediately and effectively to any threat.
The goal is maximum deterrence, Iranian media reported unanimously after a meeting between the religious leader and commanders. There will be no “geographical restrictions”. In the event of attacks, Iran will dictate the timing and conditions for their end.

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