Iran Threatens Full Offensive Policy if Talks with US Fail Amid Trump Tensions

Following sharp warnings from US President Donald Trump, a senior Iranian official announced on Monday that Tehran has decided to shift its military doctrine from defensive to a full offensive stance. The official told Reuters that Iran has set a strict deadline of a few weeks to fully implement a memorandum of understanding with the United States. This timeline will soon be communicated to the US and regional countries through mediators.

Iranian authorities warned that failure in diplomatic efforts would trigger an immediate and severe response. The official emphasized that all Iranian bodies are prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region if diplomacy fails. He also stressed that Iran will no longer tolerate ongoing military and economic pressure, stating, "Iran will not wait while the US continues an unlimited naval blockade."

Earlier on Monday, President Trump, in an interview with Fox News, addressed the rising tensions with Iran, the situation in Gaza, and the upcoming Israeli elections. Trump insisted that Iran must "raise the white flag and surrender," adding that he has no set timeline and is not in a rush. He also stated that the US midterm elections do not influence his decisions regarding Iran and reaffirmed his firm stance against the Tehran regime.