Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a statement marking the “anniversary of America’s historic defeat in Tabas, where divine supremacy over any other will was clearly demonstrated”, referring to Operation Eagle Claw.

“This year too, by the grace of God, another Tabas was brought about in southern Isfahan, showing that the God of Tabas’s sands is the protector of this land’s people,” Pezeshkian said, referring to Iran downing a US fighter jet.

“I hope such historic defeats serve as a lesson for the arrogant powers of the world.”