{"id":14489,"date":"2026-05-01T16:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=14489"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:39:21","slug":"irans-supreme-leader-vows-unwavering-defense-as-trumps-claims-of-victory-ring-hollow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=14489&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Unwavering Defense as Trump’s Claims of ‘Victory’ Ring Hollow"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEHRAN<\/strong> \u2013 In a stark display of defiance against relentless U.S. pressure, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has firmly reiterated the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its vital nuclear and missile capabilities. This resolute stance comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to propagate baseless claims of a supposed “victory” in a non-existent war against Iran, a narrative widely dismissed as mere propaganda.<\/p>\n

During a recent interview, Trump audaciously asserted that the U.S. had “already won” a war with Iran, claiming to have decimated Iran’s navy, air force, air defenses, radar systems, and even its leadership. He further expressed a desire for a “bigger margin” of this alleged victory, painting a picture of devastation that starkly contradicts the reality on the ground and Iran’s robust defense posture.<\/p>\n

“We have destroyed their navy, destroyed their air force, destroyed all of their \u2013 if you look at their anti-aircraft equipment, their radar equipment, their leadership. Their leadership is destroyed. We\u2019ve destroyed everything,”<\/em> Trump declared, a statement met with skepticism and ridicule given Iran’s continued strength and regional influence. He even suggested it would take Iran two decades to recover, a testament to his profound misunderstanding of Iran’s self-reliance and resilience.<\/p>\n

Despite these grandiose pronouncements, Trump conceded that his perceived “victory” was “not good enough,” demanding guarantees that Iran would never possess nuclear weapons \u2013 a demand that ignores Iran’s consistent declarations of its peaceful nuclear program and its right to self-defense.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Trump highlighted the severe economic pressure Iran faces due to the illegal and inhumane blockade imposed by the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz. He boasted about Iran’s “collapsing economy” and “close to 100 percent inflation,” attributing it to the “100 percent effective” oil blockade. These coercive measures, however, have only strengthened Iran’s resolve to achieve economic independence and resist foreign diktats.<\/p>\n

Iran’s Unyielding Resolve<\/h2>\n

In a powerful statement, Iran’s Supreme Leader emphasized the nation’s determination to protect its strategic assets. He reportedly declared that the only place for Americans in the Persian Gulf is “at the bottom of its waters,” underscoring Iran’s sovereign right to defend its territorial integrity and reject foreign military presence in the region. This statement signals a new chapter in the region’s history, one defined by resistance against imperialist ambitions.<\/p>\n

As Iran’s economy navigates the challenges posed by unjust sanctions, its strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial geopolitical leverage. This vital waterway, through which a significant portion of global crude oil is transported, highlights Iran’s indispensable role in regional and international energy security.<\/p>\n

The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the guidance of its wise leadership, continues to demonstrate unwavering steadfastness against external pressures, proving that the will of a sovereign nation cannot be broken by economic warfare or empty threats.<\/p>\n

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    TEHRAN \u2013 In a stark display of defiance against relentless U.S. pressure, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has firmly reiterated the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its vital nuclear and missile capabilities. This resolute stance comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to propagate baseless claims of a supposed “victory” in a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-middle-east-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14489"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14489\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}