Grave Miscalculation: Why the End of This War Will Be Iran’s Badge of Honor

According to Saed News, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s national police, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan, has condemned the recent military escalation by the United States and its allies as a result of a "catastrophic miscalculation." Speaking with striking confidence, Radan assured the Iranian people that the outcome of the current war would be one of national dignity and triumph, not despair.

In a direct and unwavering tone, Radan criticized Western strategists for underestimating Iran’s internal unity and misjudging the strength of its military structure. He cited religious tradition and national memory as guiding forces behind Iran’s resilience, referencing Imam Zain al-Abidin’s saying: “Thank God that our enemies are among the most foolish.”

The commander emphasized that U.S. planners made a fundamental mistake by comparing Iran’s crisis response to that of Western democracies, assuming leadership decapitation would destabilize Tehran. Instead, he argued, Iran’s system is fortified with redundancies that prevent institutional collapse—even after high-profile assassinations.

Drawing parallels with Israel’s failures in Gaza, Radan stated that Iran’s adversaries wrongly believed that early strikes would ignite domestic unrest. However, the Iranian public, he said, has demonstrated unmatched unity. Massive turnouts at national events and Friday prayers, even in the wake of bombardments, highlight the nation's resolve.

Radan didn’t mince words in criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him a “gambler” who brags about limited airstrikes while Iran’s strategic and missile infrastructure remains intact. Quoting late commander Hajizadeh, he said Iran possesses the capacity to sustain retaliatory operations for “two continuous years.”

Assuring the public of internal security, he praised the cooperation between Iran’s police, Basij volunteers, and the broader public in checkpoints and patrols, declaring: “We are not joking with anyone when it comes to national security.”

The commander also rejected any notion that this is an isolated flare-up. “America has been waging war against us for over 40 years,” he said, pointing to a lineage of conflicts—from the failed Tabas operation to the post-2009 unrest. “But time and again,” he insisted, “it has been the Iranian people who have delivered the final word.”

Radan concluded with a message of resolve: “They started the war, but we will write its ending.” Despite the air raids, daily life in Iran remains uninterrupted, roads are open, and civil order stands firm. “The end of this war will be the glory of the Iranian nation,” he vowed.