Iranian Defense Ministry: Ignoring Our Demands Will Deepen U.S. and Israeli Losses

The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated on Saturday, May 23, 2026, that failing to meet the demands of the Iranian people will subject U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel to catastrophic losses and consecutive defeats in the region. Brigadier General Reza Talaei, the official spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, asserted that acknowledging Iranian demands and legitimate rights is the only viable exit strategy to end the ongoing conflict. Talaei added that the continuous adoption of positions by the U.S. leadership that disregard national interests and favor the Israeli side will lead to a deeper entanglement in what he described as the "quagmire of war." He called on the U.S. administration to evaluate the consequences of its policies to prevent further damages and costs that could burden both the international community and the American public.