Iranian commander says Trump seeking exit from war after setbacks

A senior Iranian military commander has claimed that US President Donald Trump is seeking a way out of the conflict with Iran after failing to achieve his objectives.

Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said Washington had become deeply entangled in the confrontation and was now turning to regional leaders to facilitate an exit.

“After realizing the realities on the ground and failing to achieve his objectives, Trump turned to the leaders of some countries to extricate himself from the war,” Abdollahi said, according to Iranian media reports on Tuesday.

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He described this development as “a source of pride for the Iranian people,” asserting that Iran’s response had forced the United States to reconsider its position.

Abdollahi also claimed that the United States and Israel initially aimed to topple Iran within 48 hours, including plans to target senior leadership figures, but said these efforts were thwarted by Iranian resistance.

The remarks come amid conflicting accounts over possible contacts between Washington and Tehran. On Monday, Trump said he had held “very good and productive” talks with Iran over the previous two days — a claim that Iranian officials later denied.

Trump also announced a five-day delay in planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, adding to speculation about potential diplomatic or strategic recalibration.

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