WANA (Mar 31) – Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives and that developments in the energy sector—particularly the growing role of the Strait of Hormuz in the global economy—alongside actions outside international norms, have intensified crises and created what he described as a “notorious record” for the U.S.

 

In a televised interview, Fadavi referred to what he called U.S. miscalculations, stating that while Americans believed they could destroy Iran, they are now seeking to achieve very basic objectives.

 

Describing the U.S. as the “Great Satan,” he said its “foolish actions” have led to deprivation for people around the world. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz plays a fundamental role in the global economy, noting that while oil previously defined the region’s importance, natural gas has now been added.

 

He added that Iran, as the world’s second-largest holder of gas reserves, and Qatar, as the third-largest, are key players in the gas market. As the world seeks to reduce oil consumption and replace it with other sources, gas has emerged as a major alternative—further increasing the importance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

 

Fadavi stressed that although oil remains significant, the addition of gas to the global energy equation has doubled the strategic importance of the region. He said that based on these calculations, the U.S. set objectives which, according to Western analysts, it failed to achieve within a three- to five-day timeframe.

 

He further stated that in pursuing these goals, the U.S. has taken actions outside established international laws—rules that all countries emphasize must be observed in war, and whose violation is considered a war crime.

 

Referring to attacks on civilian sites, Fadavi said a school visited by foreign journalists the previous day was targeted, where 170 male and female students were struck by advanced U.S. missiles, despite the location being solely a school.

 

He noted that this was not an isolated case, adding that hundreds of other schools have also been damaged—incidents that, under international law, are considered examples of war crimes.

 

Fadavi concluded that while the U.S. has failed to achieve its objectives, these actions have not only created further problems but have also left behind what he described as a disgraceful record of violating international law.