US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran has signalled that it may be prepared for a prolonged confrontation with the United States, with a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) adviser suggesting Tehran could continue the conflict until Donald Trump leaves office. Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a former senior IRGC commander and current adviser to its leadership, made the remarks in a rare PBS interview and his comments point to a strategy built around endurance rather than a quick military settlement.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: IRGC Adviser Talks Attrition
Naqdi said Iran could deliberately extend the war to create an attrition campaign and raise the future cost of attacking the country. He argued that Tehran’s objective is not simply battlefield gains but establishing deterrence strong enough to prevent another attack. The timing is significant while the conflict has already lasted around five months, according to Naqdi, who said Iran had gained battlefield experience during that period. He also claimed that Tehran now understands US military tactics better than it did before the war.
“One way is to prolong this war until we get to the next term of the presidency and cause attrition so that if anyone else wants to attack Iran, they will know there is a cost,” he said.
Naqdi served as coordinating deputy of the IRGC from 2019 to 2025, a senior position overlooking coordination across the organisation. He is now a senior adviser to the IRGC commander, a position that carries less command authority but still has access to the IRGC’s top leadership in the advisory role.
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Naqdi accused Washington of changing its objectives every two or three days, describing the American campaign as lacking a consistent strategy. He also claimed Iran had learned that US military strength was less formidable than previously believed. Those claims should be treated as statements from an Iranian military adviser rather than independently verified assessments and still, they reveal how Tehran wants the conflict framed: as a contest of endurance in which time itself becomes a weapon.
On being asked if he believes Iran is currently in control of the war, Naqdi said, “Certainly, victory is on our side.”
“The longer this war lasts, the more experience we gain. We had never seen a real war to gain real experience to learn how to fight with America. In these five months, we have learned how,” Naqdi added.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Remains Critical
The Strait of Hormuz is central to the confrontation because it is one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Iran has defended its actions against vessels by arguing that ships moving through areas outside its control could be carrying supplies to its opponents.
The economic stakes are enormous while recent reporting indicates that oil flows from the Gulf have reached about 15 million barrels a day, although shipping through the strait remains heavily disrupted compared with normal conditions.
Replying to why Iran was bombarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the IRGC adviser said if vessels are traveling through an area out of Iran’s control, “it could be that they’re transporting supplies for the enemy.”
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Naqdi’s remarks also came shortly after Trump claimed Iran was suffering from 300% inflation, a nearly worthless currency and difficulties paying soldiers. Those figures are Trump’s claims and should not be presented as independently established economic data while available economic reporting does confirm severe pressure on Iran, including a sharply weakened rial and inflation that had already exceeded 40% during late 2025.
Trump said Iran was facing 300% inflation, its currency has “almost no value” and is facing difficulties in paying its soldiers. He also claimed Iranian troops were leaving, arguing that the situation was “not sustainable”.“They’ve got 300% inflation. They have no value. Their currency has almost no value. They are not paying their soldiers. Their soldiers are leaving. So just keep that going. It’s not sustainable,” he said.
Naqdi’s remarks came a day after Trump claimed that Iran’s economy was in severe distress and its situation was “not sustainable”.
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The latest statements suggest that neither side sees immediate compromise as inevitable. Washington appears to be betting that economic and military pressure will eventually force Tehran to concede, while Iran is signalling that it can absorb pressure and prolong the confrontation whereas that makes the conflict increasingly dangerous. A war measured not in weeks but in political terms, including the remainder of Trump’s presidency, raises the risk of further disruption to energy markets, shipping and regional security.
For now, Naqdi’s message is clear that Tehran believes endurance can become a form of deterrence whether Iran can sustain that strategy without deeper economic and military costs may ultimately determine who has the stronger hand.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly reported statements and available data; claims by Iranian and US officials are presented with appropriate context.
