Iran Army Spokesman Says US Failed to Achieve War Goals

Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, spokesman for the Iranian Army, said on Friday that the United States failed to achieve its war goals against Iran. Speaking at a local event in Mashhad, he said the enemy entered the war after making a series of miscalculations about Iran and its capabilities, according to a report by Press TV.

Akraminia attributed the aggression to Israeli "inducement and threats" directed at US President Donald Trump, saying Washington had pursued several objectives in its attack on Iran. "The criminal enemy had set many goals in its attack, including destroying Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities, overthrowing the government and, of course, partitioning Iran. However, it failed to achieve any of these objectives," he stated.

Among the enemy’s major miscalculations, he listed its "failure to correctly understand the Iranian people" and its "failure to recognize the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran." He also pointed to the enemy’s mistaken assessment of Iran’s political structure and its failure to anticipate Tehran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, he cited the failure of NATO and US Western allies to join the war against Iran as another major miscalculation by the aggressors.

"The enemy is weak in the war of wills," Akraminia said, contrasting this with the Iranian nation’s strong resolve. He attributed Iran’s resilience to its religious beliefs, firm determination and experience gained from previous wars, saying these factors had strengthened the country’s ability to withstand the aggression.

According to Mehr News Agency, the remarks were made in the context of ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The report by Press TV added that Akraminia's statements reflect the Iranian military's assessment of the conflict.