What is Iran’s military strategy? How it has changed since June 2025 war?

Al JazeeraEN 9 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarMarch 2, 2026 at 03:35 PM

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According to a March 2, 2026, Al Jazeera report, Iran has revised its military strategy since its 12-day war with Israel in June 2025. The shift follows a US-Israeli assault that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed revenge and launched attacks against Israel and US military assets across the Gulf. Iran's army also claimed to have bombed US bases. Analysts suggest the revised strategy is more aggressive and focused on the survival of the Islamic Republic. Iran's military structure includes the Artesh (regular army) and the IRGC, both reporting directly to the supreme leader.

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Gulf region 40% Israel ×250% Amir Hatami 60% United States ×260% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×270% Iran ×680% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 90%

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