Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated that the US and Israel suffered a major defeat and failed to achieve their objectives in their recent aggression against Iran. He cited miscalculations about Iran's capabilities and its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz as key failures.
The statements from Iranian military officials underscore ongoing tensions in the region and Iran's assertion of resilience against perceived external threats, potentially influencing regional stability and international relations.
Iranian military officials have asserted that the United States and Israel have failed to achieve their strategic objectives in recent military confrontations with Iran. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, an Iranian army spokesman, stated that the US and Israel suffered a "major defeat" due to "miscalculations about Iran and its capabilities," including its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that goals such as destroying Iran's missile and nuclear capabilities, overthrowing the government, and partitioning the country were not met.
Echoing these sentiments, IRGC Commander Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh remarked that senior officials in the US and Israel have no explanations for their repeated failures to their own populations. Hassanzadeh claimed that Washington and Tel Aviv were unable to weaken Iran's Islamic establishment, undermine its armed forces, or compel Tehran to abandon its nuclear program. He referenced military confrontations in June and a subsequent period from February 28 to April 7, asserting that Iran responded with strikes against sensitive US and Israeli targets. Hassanzadeh further stated that the US sought a ceasefire in June and that President Donald Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire following extensive Iranian retaliation in the later confrontation.
Hassanzadeh attributed Iran's successes to the support of the Iranian public and the Basij volunteer force, highlighting national unity as crucial in withstanding pressure and confrontation.