Iran’s Envoy Labels US 'Weakest' Over Stalled Middle East Objectives

Ilahi detailed three specific American failures: the inability to force regime change, the failure to partition Iran into five separate states, and the inability to seize control of the country’s oil resources. He noted that despite U.S. predictions of a three-day campaign, their military objectives remained unfulfilled. The diplomat characterized the U.S. and Israeli joint strikes as destructive to civilian infrastructure, including schools, universities, and factories, rather than achieving military dominance.

Addressing the public absence of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Ilahi insisted that the leader remains in excellent health. He cited recent multi-hour meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as evidence of Khamenei’s active role. Ilahi attributed the leader's lack of media appearances entirely to security concerns, noting that Khamenei continues to participate in street demonstrations and even attended his father's funeral in July.

Ilahi also criticized President Donald Trump’s communication style, suggesting the rapid succession of conflicting statements from the White House reflects a lack of coherent policy. According to the diplomat, Iran’s resilience has fundamentally shifted global perceptions, forcing other nations to acknowledge Tehran's power and ability to withstand international pressure.