Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war Iran's defence ministry said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war. "Our military power today is a dominant force, and the enemy is looking for a
Live Blog Update| War on Iran
25 April 2026 09:43 BST
Iran's defence ministry said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war.
"Our military power today is a dominant force, and the enemy is looking for a face-saving way to escape the war quagmire it has become trapped in," media outlet ISNA quoted a ministry spokesperson as saying.
Speaking to reporters in London, Hakan Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran's nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan.
"We stand with those in Iran who stand for freedom. I believe that a day will come when this horrible tyranny will disappear."
The launchers were located in the areas of Deir El Zahrani, Reman, and Al-Saamiya in southern Lebanon, north of the Forward Defense Line established by the IDF.
This spirit of persistence is perhaps why, even with exhausted legs, many are already thinking about next year.