Iranian military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaqari stated that the enemy must pay the price for the aggression they initiated, warning of more extensive and devastating actions to come. He declared the war will persist until the enemy's inevitable and permanent humiliation. The US president promised to hit Iran extremely hard and complete military objectives shortly, though the specific objectives remain unclear.
The president previously suggested a US withdrawal from the conflict could occur within two weeks, maybe three, but later declined to provide a specific timeline, leaving the exact conditions for withdrawal uncertain. On the diplomatic front, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is ready to continue as long as necessary, and according to CNN Greece, Araqchi described readiness to continue missile strikes for as long as required. He added that negotiations with Washington are no longer on the agenda, though the current status of talks beyond this is unknown.
We are ready to continue our missile strikes against them for as long as required and for as long as necessary.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi claimed Iran has the upper hand in the conflict, stating that the plans of the US and Israel have failed and they have not achieved their objectives. He asserted Iran has seriously harmed Israel and the US, though the extent and nature of this harm are unspecified, and said Iran will decide when the war ends, with the evidence for its claimed advantage unclear.