Iranian Revolutionary Guard: US military weaker than we thought
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard official claims Iran is winning its conflict with the US and has gained valuable experience in recent months.
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AIMohammad Reza Naqdi, adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said his country considers itself "so far victorious in the war against America," noting that Iran has gained experience in confronting the United States over the past five months.
In an interview with the American network PBS, Naqdi added that "prolonging the war gives Iran more experience," pointing out that Iranian forces have never previously engaged in a real war that would allow them to learn how to fight the United States.
The Revolutionary Guard adviser continued: "We have also seen that the US military is weaker than we had imagined."
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump asserted that his country has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that no other nation holds such influence in this vital maritime region.
Trump stated: "We have complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. We control it, nobody else, just us," expressing his distrust of Iran. He added: "I am the last person who would trust Iran. They have lied to me constantly."
Earlier today, Trump indicated that the dispute over passage rights in the strait is one of the main reasons for the recent escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran, noting that military conflict between the two sides continues.