USA: We destroyed Iran’s missile program, Hormuz is open

Tehran, which has demonstrated its ability to cut off energy supplies in the Gulf by controlling the strait, also declared victory and said it was entering the talks without confidence in American negotiators.

“The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic and heavy defeat in its unjust, illegal and criminal war against the Iranian nation,” announced Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Caine said that the US military goals in Iran have been achieved, and that the ceasefire represents a pause, and the forces are ready to continue combat operations if necessary.

“We hope that Iran will choose lasting peace,” he said.

“To be clear, the ceasefire is a pause, and the armed forces are still ready, if ordered or called upon, to continue combat operations with the same speed and precision we have demonstrated over the past 38 days,” the general added.