A senior adviser to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that Tehran could extend military confrontation with the United States until the next presidential administration, claiming Iran maintains strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict.
Mohammad Reza Naqdi, currently a senior adviser to the IRGC commander and formerly a coordinating deputy of the organization from 2019 to 2025, outlined Iran's approach to prolonged conflict in an interview with PBS. Naqdi suggested that extending the confrontation until a change in US presidential administration could serve Iran's strategic interests by increasing the costs of any future military action against the country.
Naqdi characterized Iran as maintaining control of the current military situation, contending that the US approach lacks coherent strategy. He pointed to shifting American objectives, including references to potential operations at Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz, as evidence of inconsistent planning. According to Naqdi, Iran has gained significant combat experience through five months of conflict that will prove valuable in any future engagements.
Regarding military capabilities, Naqdi claimed that Iran produces missiles at rates exceeding daily consumption and suggested that even depletion of missile stockpiles would not diminish Iranian threat capacity. He referenced Iran's ability to target American economic interests globally as an alternative deterrent. On naval operations, Naqdi justified Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz by asserting that ships in areas outside Iranian control might be transporting supplies for adversaries.
Naqdi's remarks reflect Iranian messaging about the military balance and strategic objectives, though independent verification of his claims regarding military production rates and combat effectiveness remains unavailable from the sources provided.
