[[{"content_id":417570,"content_number":0,"portal_id":2,"lang_id":"en","content_title":"Iranian nation and armed forces will force US retreat and surrender: Leader's advisor","content_rtitr":"","content_short_title":null,"content_summary":"A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that the iron fist of Iran’s powerful armed forces and the resolute Iranian nation will compel the United States to retreat and surrender.","content_summary_fill":1,"content_body":"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn a post on X on Monday night, Mohsen Rezaei, former chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), ridiculed Washington&rsquo;s inconsistent and cowardly approach.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRezaei wrote that US President Donald Trump &ldquo;sets a deadline for a military strike and then cancels it himself, in the vain hope of forcing the Iranian nation and officials to surrender!&rdquo;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&ldquo;The iron fist of the powerful armed forces and the great Iranian nation will force them to retreat and surrender,&rdquo; he added.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRezaei&rsquo;s remarks came after Trump announced on Monday the postponement of a planned large-scale military assault on the Islamic Republic, which had been scheduled for Tuesday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTrump cited personal appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who urged restraint to allow negotiations to proceed. He nevertheless kept American forces on high alert for a possible &ldquo;full, large-scale assault&rdquo; if no &ldquo;acceptable deal&rdquo; is reached, a deal he claimed must include &ldquo;NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN.&rdquo;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTrump claims he has held off a military attack on Iran, scheduled for &ldquo;tomorrow,&rdquo; at the request of Qatar&rsquo;s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFor over two decades, in accordance with the fatwa of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Islamic Republic has clearly and officially stated that it neither seeks nor possesses nuclear weapons. Yet Washington persists with its policy of pressure and intimidation, only to be repeatedly forced into retreat by Iran&rsquo;s unbreakable resolve and strategic deterrence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDespite weeks of aggressive rhetoric and threats, the Trump administration has been compelled to stand down, not out of goodwill, but due to the deterrent power of the Islamic Revolution and the steadfast unity of the Iranian people.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs General Rezaei emphasized, the era of US gunboat diplomacy is over. The Islamic Republic stands firm, proving once again that resistance defeats arrogance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDuring his recent visit to China, Trump reportedly asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for assistance in resolving the crisis stemming from the unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against Iran between February 28 and April 7.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn response to the aggression, Iran targeted multiple American and Israeli positions across the region and imposed stricter controls over the strategic Strait of Hormuz after Washington announced the continuation of its illegal naval blockade, despite an existing ceasefire.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe moves have sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up gasoline prices in the United States and further undermining Trump&rsquo;s already declining popularity ahead of the November midterm elections.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn an earlier post on Friday, Rezaei stated that Trump arrived in Beijing &ldquo;not from a position of strength, but under the heavy shadow of failure in the war with Iran.&rdquo;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe added that the US president&rsquo;s desperate appeal to China underscores a shifting global reality: &ldquo;When he looks to China&rsquo;s influence to contain a crisis of his own making, it means the emerging new world order is rapidly shaping rules that are no longer centered around the United States.&rdquo;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIran has made clear it will not return to negotiations with Washington unless its legitimate demands are fully met, including the complete lifting of the illegal blockade, the removal of US sanctions, a definitive end to all aggression on every front, and appropriate compensation for damages inflicted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","content_html":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">In a post on X on Monday night, Mohsen Rezaei, former chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), ridiculed Washington&rsquo;s inconsistent and cowardly approach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Rezaei wrote that US President Donald Trump &ldquo;sets a deadline for a military strike and then cancels it himself, in the vain hope of forcing the Iranian nation and officials to surrender!&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">&ldquo;The iron fist of the powerful armed forces and the great Iranian nation will force them to retreat and surrender,&rdquo; he added.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Rezaei&rsquo;s remarks came after Trump announced on Monday the postponement of a planned large-scale military assault on the Islamic Republic, which had been scheduled for Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Trump cited personal appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who urged restraint to allow negotiations to proceed. He nevertheless kept American forces on high alert for a possible &ldquo;full, large-scale assault&rdquo; if no &ldquo;acceptable deal&rdquo; is reached, a deal he claimed must include &ldquo;NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Trump claims he has held off a military attack on Iran, scheduled for &ldquo;tomorrow,&rdquo; at the request of Qatar&rsquo;s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">For over two decades, in accordance with the fatwa of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Islamic Republic has clearly and officially stated that it neither seeks nor possesses nuclear weapons. Yet Washington persists with its policy of pressure and intimidation, only to be repeatedly forced into retreat by Iran&rsquo;s unbreakable resolve and strategic deterrence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Despite weeks of aggressive rhetoric and threats, the Trump administration has been compelled to stand down, not out of goodwill, but due to the deterrent power of the Islamic Revolution and the steadfast unity of the Iranian people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">As General Rezaei emphasized, the era of US gunboat diplomacy is over. The Islamic Republic stands firm, proving once again that resistance defeats arrogance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">During his recent visit to China, Trump reportedly asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for assistance in resolving the crisis stemming from the unprovoked American-Israeli aggression against Iran between February 28 and April 7.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">In response to the aggression, Iran targeted multiple American and Israeli positions across the region and imposed stricter controls over the strategic Strait of Hormuz after Washington announced the continuation of its illegal naval blockade, despite an existing ceasefire.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The moves have sent shockwaves through global energy markets, driving up gasoline prices in the United States and further undermining Trump&rsquo;s already declining popularity ahead of the November midterm elections.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">In an earlier post on Friday, Rezaei stated that Trump arrived in Beijing &ldquo;not from a position of strength, but under the heavy shadow of failure in the war with Iran.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">He added that the US president&rsquo;s desperate appeal to China underscores a shifting global reality: &ldquo;When he looks to China&rsquo;s influence to contain a crisis of his own making, it means the emerging new world order is rapidly shaping rules that are no longer centered around the United States.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Iran has made clear it will not return to negotiations with Washington unless its legitimate demands are fully met, including the complete lifting of the illegal blockade, the removal of US sanctions, a definitive end to all aggression on every front, and appropriate compensation for damages inflicted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","content_source":"","content_url":"","content_date_start":"2026-05-19 11:10:09","content_date_event":"2026-05-19 11:10:09","content_date_event_start":null,"content_date_event_end":null,"content_show_title_slider":1,"content_date_last_edit":"2026-05-19 11:11:00","content_date_register":"2026-05-19 11:11:00","content_columns":0,"content_show_img":1,"content_show_details":0,"content_show_related_img":0,"content_show_slider":1,"content_comment":1,"content_score":0,"tag_id":0,"score_average":null,"score_count":null,"score_date_last":null,"uid":43,"eid":0,"attach_title":"Iranian nation and armed forces will force US retreat and surrender: Leader's advisor","attaches":[{"sizes":{"150":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_150_98.webp","300":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_300_197.webp","400":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_400_262.webp","600":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_600_393.webp","900":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_900_590.webp","1200":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484_1000_655.jpg"},"ext":"jpg","file_media":1,"token":1214511484,"files":{"original":{"url":".\/file\/2\/attach\/202605\/570135_1214511484.jpg","width":1000,"height":655,"size":0}}}]}]]