TEHRAN -- Iran’s military 
leadership and its regional allies have declared a fundamental shift in the Islamic Republic’s strategic posture—from defensive deterrence to offensive operations—while positioning Tehran as a central architect of a new multipolar world order.
Iran’s Ministry of Defense reaffirmed on Thursday that the country’s defense industry is fully indigenous and built on the knowledge of Iranian youth, stressing that it cannot be destroyed. 
“The industry will proceed with its path stronger, more vibrant, smarter and more advanced than before,” the ministry said, hinting at further developments: “Soon, you will see a tip of this iceberg”.
Iran has relied heavily on home-grown weapons and ammunition to respond to two rounds of U.S.-Israeli aggression. Experts say Iranian-made missiles, drones, and interception systems were key to creating robust deterrence. 
Brigadier General Alireza Elhami, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters, confirmed that home-grown systems “passed a successful test during the wars” and are now being mass-produced and deployed across the country.
Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the IRGC in Greater Tehran, announced the end of an exclusively defensive phase.
“We have moved beyond the stage
 of defensive and deterrent confrontation, and today we are on the threshold of offensive operations. This is a turning point whose effects the enemies will soon understand.”
Speaking during a military exercise involving special operations teams, Hassanzadeh stressed that decisive operations will accelerate the decline of the United States and the Zionist regime. 
He revealed that offensive teams, units, and divisions have been organized for rapid special operations, with forces capable of deploying “at any point in the country at high speed”.
Referring to enemy claims during the 12-day war that the Islamic Republic would collapse within days, Hassanzadeh said those same enemies are now “caught in the powerful grip of the naval and aerospace forces of the IRGC and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, and they spend their nights in stress and anxiety.” 
He emphasized that victory is not achieved through equipment alone: “Firm faith, belief in divine assistance and adherence to the path of martyrs are decisive factors.” 
A senior Hezbollah lawmaker echoed these declarations, stating that Iran has successfully transitioned from a defensive to an offensive military posture, shattering U.S. hegemony in West Asia. 
MP Hassan Ezzeddine of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc said: “Iran today is no longer just defending itself; it is defending all free, oppressed, and honorable people across the world, both governments and populations.” 
He said Washington’s empire of intimidation has “shattered against the rock of Iranian steadfastness,” leading to profound strategic shifts. 
According to Ezzeddine, no one can bypass the Islamic Republic regarding Persian Gulf security, and Iran “can strike sites that pose a threat and respond to any planned aggression or crime by America,” granting it a pivotal role in establishing a new global system “based on multipolarity, justice, and humanity”.
Ezzeddine emphasized that Lebanon will be the first item on the agenda in any new negotiations between America and Iran, expressing confidence that Hezbollah and Iran can force Israel to withdraw from all Lebanese territories. 
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, said the force is fully prepared to counter all threats. 
He noted that ground forces maintain an active presence along Iran’s borders and described their performance during recent wars, saying they traveled long distances under enemy fire and deployed at designated positions despite difficult conditions.
“This powerful presence shows that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will always stand ready, with strength and a spirit of sacrifice, to defend the country’s territory and independence,” Jahanshahi said. 
He stressed that, as martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei had stated, even a one-percent threat should be treated as a full and 100-percent threat.