
Iranian official says US has not achieved its objectives and Iran is prepared for any scenario
Behnam Saeedi told Mehr News that the US and Israel failed to achieve their goals against Iran, and that Iran is ready to confront any scenario in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published on 23 September 2026
SaveIranian official says US has not achieved its objectives and Iran is prepared for any scenario
Behnam Saeedi, speaking to Mehr News Agency, stated that the United States and Israel launched a military war several months ago with specific objectives against the Islamic Republic of Iran, but did not achieve any of their goals. One of their objectives, he said, was what they called "regime change" and a change of governance. "But today, by the blessing of the blood of the martyrs, the steadfastness of the fighters of Islam, the support and backing of the people, and the presence of a brave and courageous leader, the foundations of this government, system and country are becoming stronger day by day," Saeedi said.
Saeedi noted that Iran's defensive and military actions demonstrate the country's progress. "Alongside deterrent measures, we are also carrying out other actions in the Strait of Hormuz. It is true that America has started a blockade against us and this blockade is not without effect, but today the American economy faces serious challenges," he said. He added that 70 percent of Americans face serious challenges in covering their expenses, 60 percent consider the American war illegitimate, and Trump's popularity has fallen below 30 percent. "This shows that America has achieved no success in this war and is now caught in a quagmire and trying to get out of it," Saeedi stated.
Saeedi also referenced an American analyst who said that America lost the war with Iran and advised Trump to learn "the art of losing well." According to Saeedi, the analyst believes America has lost the war and must now try to extricate itself from the war and the quagmire, and that one way could be to accept painful concessions to Iran. The same analysts say Iran has made history, Saeedi said, because Iran is the first country to have targeted American warships, which were the symbol of American authority and, on the other hand, the symbol of the fear of nations and countries.
Saeedi further stated that Iran was the first country to challenge the American economy, and that "we are ready to confront and fight any scenario the Americans want to design." He emphasized that Iran's resilience has driven the enemy to desperation. According to Mehr News Agency, Saeedi's remarks underscore Iran's readiness to face any scenario in the Strait of Hormuz and its broader confrontation with the United States.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story