The failed transit of the Strait of Hormuz by US destroyers was a reckless propaganda gamble by the enemy that backfired, exposing American overreach and Iranian dominance.

As high-stakes negotiations with the US are underway in Islamabad, a strategic assessment reveals that Iran is not seeking compromise but to consolidate the gains of the war it won.

Iran's unchallenged and eternal dominance over the Strait of Hormuz — rooted in geography, law, and asymmetric power — is absolute, and no power can undermine or threaten it.

Iran’s asymmetric strategy – high-precision missiles, anti-ship systems, and short-range air defenses – decimated US power projection in West Asia, achieving a historic victory and establishing a new model of regional deterrence.

After 40 days of imposed war, US was forced to retreat and accept Iran's 10-point proposal: no new aggression, Hormuz control, enrichment rights, sanctions removal, UN/IAEA resolutions terminated, war reparations, US withdrawal, and ceasefire on all fronts.

From seminary to battlefield, presidency to Leadership, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei steered Iran toward progress despite sanctions and wars. The 40th day of his martyrdom also sealed America's defeat in the Ramadan War — a fitting tribute to his legacy.

On April 3, Iran's air defense network destroyed F-15E Strike Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt II, two MQ-9 Reaper drones, one Hermes drone, two cruise missiles, two Black Hawk helicopters, and two C-130 transport aircraft, marking the ‘black day’ for US air force.