Iran's Supreme Leader Military Advisor: Iran is Prepared for a "Prolonged War"

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 16 - According to a report by the Iranian Students' News Agency on the 15th, Iran's Supreme Leader's military advisor Mohsen Rezaei said that the Americans "fear a prolonged war," and Iran is fully prepared to "fight a protracted war."

In a television interview, Rezaei stated that Iran will never compromise on the 10 conditions proposed by Iran in negotiations due to the U.S. implementing a "maritime blockade." Iran should learn from past negotiation experiences and must draft agreements more cautiously, with a focus on economic issues.

Rezaei said that U.S. President Trump is trying to act as the "police" of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran will never give up the Strait of Hormuz until its own rights are fully guaranteed.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
Iran is prepared for a prolonged conflict and will not compromise on its demands in negotiations with the U.S.
Location
Tehran · Iran
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
April 15, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Iran is prepared for a prolonged conflict and will not compromise on its ten demands in negotiations with the U.S. Iranian military advisor Mohsen Rezaei stated that the U.S. fears a sustained war. He emphasized that Iran will focus on economic issues and will not relinquish its rights in the Strait of Hormuz. This statement was made during a television interview on April 15, 2023.

Key Facts
  • Iran is ready for a prolonged conflict against the U.S.
  • Iran will not compromise on its ten demands in negotiations.
  • U.S. is perceived as fearful of a prolonged war.
  • Iran emphasizes the importance of economic issues in negotiations.
  • Iran will not abandon its rights in the Strait of Hormuz.