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Iran’s new strategy if attacked: shut the Strait of Hormuz and double the retaliation for any hit on its territory

Following recent US strikes on Iran, Iranian sources announced that Washington’s actions over the past 48 hours have only strengthened Tehran’s resolve. According to these sources, Iran has now adopted a new military and strategic doctrine, Press TV reported.

Under the updated strategy, any fresh attack on Iranian soil or interests will be met with overwhelming force. Specifically, Iran will take two immediate retaliatory steps: first, it will completely close the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic; second, it will strike US targets at a ratio of at least two to one—meaning for every Iranian target hit, at least two US targets will be hit in return.

A source explained that a signed memorandum clearly states Iran will reopen the Strait according to its own arrangements, and will not permit any alternative routes outside that framework. Addressing threats from US President Donald Trump, the source said to Press TV that: “Any threat will receive a powerful response. Iran does not distinguish between the United States and its partners in the region. Trump will gain nothing from these threats, but he will certainly lose both the Strait of Hormuz and the negotiations over a final agreement. The choice is now his.”

These warnings come amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf. Early Wednesday, the US military conducted a fresh round of what Iran described as illegal and unprovoked strikes against Iran’s coastal areas, targeting bases and non-military stations in Hormozgan province and Mahshahr—actions that Iran says openly violated the ceasefire.

In response, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched an initial retaliatory attack, striking 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones. The IRGC said the strikes hit facilities at Port Salman, the US Fifth Fleet's area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.