Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has no alternative but to accept Tehran’s demands and recognize Iran’s rights. He asserted that both in war and diplomacy, the only viable path for what he called the “American-Zionist enemy” is to comply with Iran’s positions.

Talaei-Nik warned that if the opposing side refuses to acknowledge the Iranian people’s legitimate demands, Trump and his allies would face greater costs and continued defeats. He accused Trump of neglecting U.S. national interests and claimed that Washington’s close alignment with Israel would drag it deeper into conflict.

The remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing strain in Iran-U.S. relations, reflecting Tehran’s increasingly assertive tone in the face of regional and international pressure.