Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:00am on 13 Aug 2026,Thursday International
A senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander has said Tehran could deliberately prolong its war with the United States until President Donald Trump leaves office. Mohammad Reza Naqdi told PBS NewsHour that extending the conflict could impose attrition and deter future attacks by demonstrating that aggression against Iran carries a significant cost. Naqdi said Iran believes it is currently winning the war and suggested that maintaining the conflict could strengthen Tehran’s strategic position. His remarks indicate that Iran may view prolonged confrontation as a means of building deterrence and signalling staying power. The comments come amid continuing tensions between Iran and the US, with Trump maintaining pressure on Tehran. (PC: India Today)
