Iran's military has taken to considering themselves an offensive force. If they see Iran's interests are threatened, according to one Gen. Hejazi, they will not hesitate to strike at the "aggressors".
The fun thing about this standpoint is that is insane. A smaller nation such as Iran would have to attack a larger, more powerful nation such as America. Herein lies point 1: superiority. any offensive action by conventional Iranian forces would almost definitely be headed off at the pass by US forces, and buried quietly behind a toolshed somewhere. Iran is, quite simply, not a strategic power yet. They have no means to project power overseas, very limited Air Forces, and a navy composed mostly of missile patrol boats and a few destroyers. I'm not being overconfident; i'm being factual. One US Carrier Air Group would pose serious trouble to the state of Iran; two would be unbearable; and three would encourage a very quick sprint to the bargaining table.
Think for yourself, though. I'm not your mommy.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/21/world/meast/iran-warning/index.html
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