Iran Warns U.S.: “The End of the War Is in Our Hands,” Says Revolutionary Guards

TEHRAN: Iran’s military leadership has declared that the outcome and end of the ongoing conflict in the region will be determined by Tehran, rejecting claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that American military operations will soon bring the confrontation to a close.

In a statement responding to Trump’s remarks, the spokesperson for Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ali Mohammad Naeini, said the balance of power in the region now lies in the hands of Iran’s armed forces.

“The balance of power in the region and its future situation are now in the hands of our armed forces. The United States will not be the one to end this war,” Naeini said.

He also dismissed Trump’s claims that maritime routes in the region remain fully secure for American and international vessels. According to Naeini, U.S. naval forces and warplanes have moved more than 1,000 kilometers away from the region to avoid Iran’s missile and drone capabilities.

The Iranian official further rejected statements suggesting that Iran’s missile power has weakened. Instead, he said the country’s missile arsenal has grown stronger since the beginning of the conflict.

“Our missiles today are more powerful than they were at the start of the war. They carry heavier payloads and warheads weighing more than one ton,” Naeini stated, adding that potential targets include U.S. and Israeli military bases.

He also warned that Iran’s armed forces could restrict oil exports from the region if the conflict escalates further. Naeini stressed that Iranian forces would not allow “even a single liter of oil” to be shipped toward enemy countries or their allies until further notice.

In a direct warning to Washington, Naeini said Iranian forces are closely monitoring U.S. naval activity near the Strait of Hormuz, including the presence of the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN‑78).

“The end of the war is in Iran’s hands,” he said.

The statement comes after President Trump told reporters that the U.S. military operation against Iran would likely conclude “soon,” though he indicated it would not end within the current week.

The escalating war of words reflects rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about the stability of global energy markets and the security of vital shipping routes in the Gulf region.