Iran says the United States is seeking a dignified way out, as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues with delicate tensions for nearly eight weeks.

On April 25, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), Iran's Defense Ministry spokesperson Reza Talebnik stated, "The United States is seeking a dignified way to extricate itself from the conflict with Iran."

Talebnik pointed out, "Today, our military strength is prevailing, thus the enemy is attempting to find a 'face-saving' approach to escape this quagmire of war."

The claim that "the U.S. is seeking a dignified exit" is actually a political propaganda effort by Iran’s Defense Ministry—intended to boost domestic morale, project an image of toughness abroad, and gain diplomatic leverage. However, this statement is not entirely baseless; behind it lie real pressures.

Maintaining military strength to enhance negotiation leverage: The conflict has lasted nearly eight weeks. When the U.S. recently sent a special envoy to Pakistan for negotiations, Iran leveraged Talebnik’s remarks to pressure Washington. By demonstrating that "most of its missile capabilities remain intact," Iran countered the White House narrative of progress, signaling it has not yet fully deployed its power.

Alleviating domestic political pressure: Both Iran and the U.S. face public opinion pressures. In Iran, the involvement of 91,140 domestic defense industry enterprises serves as a showcase of national unity and mobilization capacity. In the U.S., mounting war costs have fueled anti-war sentiment at home—the phrase "escaping the quagmire of war" precisely captures Iran’s grasp of the U.S. government’s desire to minimize losses.

Regional deadlock and global spillover effects: Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz, directly threatening global oil transport routes and exerting pressure on countries dependent on energy imports. Additionally, the conflict has triggered global market volatility, making a swift end to the war in everyone’s interest.

In summary, the Iranian defense minister’s statement reflects both a display of strength and an indirect acknowledgment that the U.S., burdened by high costs, is seeking a way out with dignity. Although the military gap between the two sides is vast, politically, neither side can afford to admit defeat easily.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863489733947392/

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