Naqdi, a
top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, made the remarks in
a recent interview, as shared in video clips that spread quickly online.
They come amid an uneasy stalemate in the war
that started February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian sites,
and stalled talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
The comments highlight a key Iranian military figure's view of U.S. leadership during the conflict, with online replies noting ironies and regional tensions.