An Iranian brigadier general told state-affiliated Fars News the US sought to force Iran's submission via a "peace through strength" strategy and, having failed, is now desperately pushing for negotiations. He said the enemy has proven untrustworthy

2026-06-21

An Iranian brigadier general told state-affiliated Fars News the US sought to force Iran's submission via a "peace through strength" strategy and, having failed, is now desperately pushing for negotiations. He said the enemy has proven untrustworthy and warned: "We must remain vigilant; any optimism could be exploited."