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US 'Weakest Country,' Says Iranian Official Over Failed Strike Goals
An aide to Iran's Supreme Leader has criticized the United States for failing to achieve its objectives in military strikes launched against Tehran on February 28. The remarks were made at the NDTV World Summit 2026, underscoring escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, alleged that the United States had outlined three specific goals when it launched strikes on Iran on February 28, but had failed to accomplish any of them. The February strikes marked a significant escalation in hostilities, triggering wider conflict across the Middle East region.
According to Ilahi, who holds a position close to Iran's Supreme Leader, the failure to achieve stated military objectives demonstrated fundamental weakness in American power projection. His comments reflect the Iranian government's assessment that the strike campaign did not produce the intended strategic results.
The February 28 strikes represented a direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, marking one of the most serious direct engagements between the two nations in recent years. The attacks have had ripple effects throughout the Middle East, contributing to broader regional instability.
Ilahi's statements at the international summit highlight the sharply divergent narratives between Iran and the United States regarding the military operations and their outcomes. The incident underscores deepening friction between the two countries and their competing claims over regional influence and security dynamics in the Middle East.