Pakistan, July 26 -- Iran's military claimed the United States failed to achieve its objectives in the Strait of Hormuz, describing Washington's position as "chaotic and undesirable" following weeks of military confrontation. Speaking on state television, army spokesperson General Abolfazl Shekarchi said the US campaign had not weakened Iran and argued that Washington was now searching for a new strategy. He also suggested that any future American withdrawal from the conflict would depend on Israel's position.

Iranian officials maintained that the country's military actions had successfully defended what they described as Iran's rights in the Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Akraminia said Tehran acted after accusing the...