
Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation
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: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack. Parsi added that Iran aims to deny Washington the ability to strike with impunity, viewing immediate escalation as vital to its deterrence.
Published On 10 Jun 2026