Iran’s general staff said Saturday through state media that the armed forces humiliated the United States and Israel during the war, claiming strategic victories across multiple fronts.
The statement praised missile salvos that temporarily disrupted Israeli air defenses and targeted Gulf bases hosting American personnel.
Officials portrayed upcoming diplomacy as confirmation that adversaries could not achieve regime collapse through aerial campaigns.
Independent analysts noted heavy Iranian losses among commanders and infrastructure, cautioning that rhetoric may aim at domestic audiences facing economic strain.
Veterans’ families held ceremonies for officers killed in strikes on command bunkers early in the conflict.
Regional media juxtaposed victory declarations with scenes of rationed fuel in provincial towns.
Revolutionary Guard commanders scheduled a Tehran parade for midweek showcasing missiles that survived the bombing campaign, according to invitations sent to state reporters.
Opposition channels abroad circulated satellite imagery of cratered bases near Isfahan, disputing claims of an unqualified strategic triumph.
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