Pakistan, April 25 -- Iran's president has said that the country will mark the anniversary of what it describes as a historic US defeat in the Tabas desert, a symbolic reference that underscores ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington. The statement is significant as it reflects Iran's continued use of historical events to reinforce its political narrative amid regional and global disputes.

Masoud Pezeshkian said in a social media post that May 5 will be observed as the anniversary of the "US defeat" in the Tabas desert. He claimed that divine support played a role in what Iran considers a historic failure for the United States, and described it as a lesson for global powers.

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