US and Israel misjudged Iran’s strength during 40-day war: IRGC general

Published May 31, 2026 Updated May 31, 2026 02:20pm

Speaking to IRNA, IRGC Deputy for Political Affairs Yadollah Javani has said the US and Israel had incorrectly assumed they could achieve a quick victory by imposing war on the Iranian nation.

The enemies’ strategic objectives, Javani said, included destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities, eliminating its missile defence capacity, and ultimately overthrowing the republic. He said those goals have failed, resulting in a shift in regional equations in Iran’s favour.

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