Iran's IRGC Signals Offensive Shift, Vows Invasion Against Attackers Amidst Regional Tensions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared its intention to invade any nation that launches an attack against it, signaling a significant shift in its defence doctrine towards an "offensive and asymmetrical" strategy. This announcement comes as Iran's military reorients its approach, according to IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi. The move follows reports of dozens of Israeli fighter jets conducting a training exercise near Iran's western borders, an action described as a "demonstration of strength" in US media reports. A cargo ship was observed sailing in the Gulf towards the Strait of Hormuz on October 21, 2026, as seen from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.