Iranian official says deterrence range now extends beyond regional borders

Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran's defense doctrine is undergoing rapid transformation. In a social media post, he said the geographical location of a threat no longer determines where Iran will respond. "The redefinition of Iran's deterrence range now extends beyond the regional sphere," Mokhber wrote, adding that the source, scope, and location of threats no longer limit Iran's deterrence considerations.