Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, made the remarks in a statement issued after a “war imposed” by Israel on Iran with direct support from the United States.
He noted Iran’s decisive military response, including strikes on strategic Israeli sites and the US Al-Udeid base, compelled Washington to back down.
“American leaders, through certain regional states, resorted to pleading and effectively surrendered to the resolve of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Mousavi asserted.
He emphasized that Iran did not initiate the conflict but responded forcefully to protect its sovereignty.
Mousavi also highlighted hat Israeli missile defense systems failed against Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, exposing the vulnerability of civilians across Israeli-occupied areas.
The commander warned that any future “strategic miscalculation” by Israel or its allies would be met with a powerful and historic response, reiterating Iran’s readiness and determination to defend itself against further aggression.
