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Iran goes on offensive against US amid Hormuz blockade: What does it mean? ‘If confrontation becomes unavoidable...’

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Experts analyzed what Iran's shift from retaliation to offence could mean for the war in West Asia. Since the US-Israeli strikes on 28 February, Tehran has largely portrayed its strikes against the United States, Israel and Gulf countries as revenge for attacks on the Islamic Republic.

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Six months into the war with the United States, Iran's military has begun to signal a shift from retaliation to offensive action, analysts told AFP, in a move that could signal Tehran's belief it has enough leverage to enforce its demands and break the stalemate.

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According to one expert, Iran seems to consider that "if the confrontation became inevitable, it should proceed to an early escalation" without leaving Washington the opportunity to define the terms of the conflict. ... - 20/08/2026 at 09:18 - Boursorama

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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