Iran’s Supreme Leader’s adviser Mohammad Makhber has claimed that the high cost of war has left Iran’s opponents disappointed. He said the United States, European countries and NATO allies had expected the conflict to end within three or four days. However, according to Makhber, their expectations remained unfulfilled.
In a statement, Makhber claimed that the United States and its allies failed to achieve even 10 per cent of their objectives in the war against Iran. He argued that the financial and military costs had frustrated Tehran’s opponents. However, his remarks represented Iran’s assessment of the conflict rather than independently verified findings.
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Makhber also warned that another war against Iran could spread across the entire region. He suggested that renewed hostilities would carry serious consequences beyond Iran’s borders. His warning comes amid continuing tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
The Iranian official further claimed that Iran’s defensive capabilities prevented Washington and Tel Aviv from using their full military strength. He presented the country’s defence capacity as a major factor in limiting the effectiveness of their military campaign. The statement did not provide specific evidence supporting this assessment.
Makhber also made claims about American public opinion regarding the conflict. He alleged that 70 per cent of Americans opposed the war against Iran. However, he did not identify a poll or provide details to support the figure.
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He further claimed that US President Donald Trump’s popularity had fallen to an unusually low level. The statement did not include polling data or other evidence to substantiate the assertion. The claim therefore remains attributable to Makhber.
His remarks underline Tehran’s position that military pressure has failed to achieve Washington’s objectives. They also reflect Iran’s warning about the potential consequences of renewed hostilities. Any assessment of the war’s costs, military outcomes and public opinion would require independent evidence and verified data.