The Iranian military has announced that it is shifting toward an offensive military doctrine and reforming its combat methods. According to Al Jazeera, military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stated that the country's transition to an "offensive doctrine" requires suitable weaponry and changes in combat tactics. He noted that following Iran's previous "defensive posture and punitive deterrence," recent directives from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei have become the foundation for the armed forces' operations, which include military "urgency, effectiveness, and a lack of geographical restrictions." Akraminia also stated that while the results of the US midterm elections may reduce the likelihood of a resurgence in hostilities, Iran's initiatives to enhance its combat and defensive capabilities will proceed "independently of these developments and without interruption."