Iran Says War Ends Only When America Admits Defeat
On Tuesday, an Iranian military leader said the war with the United States will only end when America admits defeat. Meanwhile, unknown weapons hit three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the United States finished its exit from Iraq on Wednesday. Finally, Iran received a message from the United States about a possible seven-day stop to the fighting.
General Hossein Mohebbi spoke on Tuesday. He is a spokesperson for Iran's powerful military group. He said the war will end only when Washington admits defeat. After that, the American troops must leave. The Iranian military also published a letter on Tuesday. They wrote this letter to the American people. This letter asked American citizens to protest against President Trump. The military said the United States wants to steal Iran's money. They said the United States uses the nuclear program as an excuse.
There is also dangerous news about shipping. On Tuesday, unknown weapons hit three big ships in a key water passage. This passage is the Strait of Hormuz. The first ship carried oil. The second ship carried natural gas. The third ship was another type of vessel. This water lane is very important. Before the war, one-fifth of all the world's oil and gas traveled through this area.
On Wednesday, the United States military completed its exit from Iraq. This exit ended a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State group. Some local groups in Iraq celebrated this exit. They said it was the start of real freedom. But some people in the northern Kurdish region felt worried. This northern area faced many attacks after the war started on February twenty-eight.
At the same time, leaders are discussing peace. Iran proposed a seven-day stop to the fighting last week. On Wednesday, the Iranian government received a formal reply from the United States. Also, Pakistan promised to protect Saudi Arabia. Pakistan's defense minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said his country will help. He promised to use all available power to protect Saudi Arabia.
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Iran Says War Ends Only When America Admits Defeat
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