A high-ranking Iranian source stated that Iran is ready for a prolonged conflict with the United States, citing battlefield resilience and historical experience.

A high-ranking Iranian source told TASS that Iran is prepared for a long-term confrontation with the United States. The source stated that Iranian strategists have demonstrated this readiness during a 12-day war and ongoing military engagements.

Military stance and regional presence

The source claimed that Iranian armed forces have been engaged in hostilities for 15 months, dating from a 12-day war in June 2025. According to the source, Iran has adapted to military, economic, political, and security pressures over the past five decades. The official asserted that Iran does not need to make new decisions to expand its regional force deployment, as the country has maintained a presence in the area for thousands of years.

Response to US military presence

The source characterized the condition of the USS Abraham Lincoln as evidence of US exhaustion and an inability to endure hostilities. Iran maintains that it has the right to respond to actions against its national security and interests. Under its doctrine of forceful defense and retaliatory strikes, the source stated that Iran intends to dictate the time and place of confrontations to maximize damage to the enemy.