IRGC Signals Readiness for Protracted Conflict with United States

Mohebbi characterized the ongoing regional friction as a continuous, multi-stage engagement, dismissing the possibility of a near-term resolution. In an interview with the Al-Alam News Network, the IRGC commander argued that the United States and Israel have already suffered a historic failure in achieving their strategic objectives. He claimed that this assessment is corroborated by international military and political analysts, who view the inability to meet original tactical goals as a definitive loss.

A central component of this reported failure, according to Mohebbi, involves the Strait of Hormuz. Despite deploying significant naval resources under the pretext of ensuring energy security and freedom of navigation, the United States has been unable to reopen the critical waterway. Mohebbi contended that Washington’s attempts to secure the region have instead acted as a catalyst for further instability. Since the conflict’s inception in February, Iran has maintained control over the strait, responding to July airstrikes and naval blockades by striking strategic American targets across the region. These developments persist despite previous diplomatic efforts, including a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding signed in June.