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Top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader sits down for rare interview
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Key Points:
- Commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a top adviser to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), gave an exclusive interview to Western media, breaking the IRGC's usual silence toward American journalists.
- Naqdi asserted that Iran is currently victorious in its conflict with the U.S., having thwarted American objectives, but acknowledged the war is ongoing and Iran aims to achieve full deterrence.
- He defended Iran's attacks on civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as legitimate wartime actions under international law and emphasized Iran's extensive missile production capabilities.
- Naqdi rejected the notion that Iran seeks nuclear weapons, stating their strength lies in popular support and Islamic values rather than atomic arms, while condemning U.S. leadership and policies.
- The White House responded to Naqdi's remarks by urging Iran to agree to a deal, warning of consequences if it does not, highlighting ongoing tensions and diplomatic challenges.
