Iran's Ghalibaf: US stronger but we won
Iran's parliament speaker claims the US and Israel suffered a strategic defeat, failing to achieve any military objectives against Iran.
Iran's parliament speaker claims the US and Israel suffered a strategic defeat, failing to achieve any military objectives against Iran.
Ghalibaf provided a detailed list of specific US war plans he claims failed: destroying Iran's air force and missile capabilities, destroying its navy, launching a ground attack, and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ghalibaf explicitly acknowledged the US retains superior 'money and weapons' while claiming a strategic defeat.
Added Ghalibaf's specific claim that President Trump's call for NATO to help open the Strait of Hormuz received no response.
Ghalibaf specifically accused the enemy of seeking to 'Venezuelanize' Iran in order to auction off its oil, framing this as a failed objective.
Ghalibaf specifically mentioned failed US attempts to provoke internal chaos and launch ground attacks against Iran.
Ghalibaf provided additional details about Iran's claimed technical progress, stating they destroyed about 180 drones and that the strike on an F-35 was a deliberate operation demonstrating capabilities.
Ghalibaf elaborated on the reasons for Iran's perceived victory, emphasizing the power of design and method over enemy resources.
Ghalibaf added a new claim that the US attempted to occupy Iran from its western borders by arming Kurdish groups, which he says also failed.
Ghalibaf specifically referenced the Isfahan operation and US attempts to use counter-revolutionary forces.
Added specific claims about downing 180 drones and a targeted operation against an F-35, and clarified the warning of a forceful response to any enemy mistake.