‘We Will Decide When War Ends’ — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Fires Back at Trump

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

‘We Will Decide When War Ends’ — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Fires Back at Trump

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has firmly rejected claims by Donald Trump that the ongoing US-Iran war could soon come to an end, insisting that only Iran will determine the timeline and conditions for ending the conflict.

In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the powerful Iranian military force said developments on the battlefield would ultimately dictate when the war ends.

“We are the ones who will determine the end of the war. The conditions on the battlefield and the end of the war are in the hands of the Islamic Republic,” the IRGC said.

The statement signals Tehran’s continued defiance despite sustained military pressure from the United States and its allies since the conflict erupted earlier this year.

President Donald Trump had earlier suggested that the military campaign against Iran was nearing completion. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Trump said U.S. forces had significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, including its navy, air force, missile infrastructure and drone production facilities. According to the U.S. president, the operation was progressing faster than initially expected, adding that it was ahead of his earlier four-to-five-week timeline for achieving key military objectives. His remarks raised speculation that Washington believed the conflict could soon wind down following a series of strikes on Iranian strategic assets.

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The current Middle East conflict began in late February after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel targeted key Iranian military facilities, senior commanders and air defence systems. The strikes reportedly focused on installations linked to missile development, drone production and strategic command infrastructure. While Washington initially anticipated a short and decisive military campaign, Iran has remained defiant, signalling its readiness to continue the conflict until its strategic objectives are achieved.

Security analysts say the IRGC’s latest statement highlights the widening gap between U.S. expectations of a quick victory and Iran’s determination to prolong the conflict. Despite suffering tactical setbacks, Iran still maintains significant asymmetric military capabilities, including long-range missile programmes, advanced drone systems, and influence through allied armed groups across the Middle East. These capabilities could allow Tehran to continue exerting pressure on U.S. and allied interests in the region.

Experts warn that the conflict may evolve into a prolonged regional confrontation, especially if indirect engagements involving Iranian-aligned groups expand across multiple countries.

The war has already triggered volatility in global oil markets, with crude oil prices rising sharply amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Countries that depend heavily on imported fuel, including several African economies, are already feeling the economic ripple effects through higher energy prices and inflation.

Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis are ongoing in several international capitals, but the IRGC’s latest remarks suggest that there is currently no clear timeline for the end of the war.