The Iranian Ministry of Defense affirmed on Saturday (May 23, 2026) that the continued disregard for Iran's national demands will result in increasing losses for the United States and Israel. The Ministry's spokesperson, Brigadier General Reza Talaei, clarified that yielding to Iran's legitimate rights is the only way out of the current crisis imposed on the region. He pointed out that both diplomacy and the battlefield underscore the necessity of securing these demands to prevent further damages and costs at the regional and international levels. He emphasized that ignoring national interests and pursuing arrogant policies would further plunge hostile parties into the quagmire of conflict and lead to successive defeats.