Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsWorld / International

Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation

Trita Parsi tells Al Jazeera that Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine of swift, severe retaliation against any US attack. He adds that Tehran aims to deny Washington the ability to strike with impunity, viewing immediate escalation as vital to its deterrence.

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