Iran’s senior official Kamal Kharrazi has warned that the country is prepared for a long-term war with the United States. In an exclusive interview with CNN in Tehran, Kharrazi, who serves as the foreign policy adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, suggested that Iran may continue attacks on Gulf countries to pressure them into persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw from the conflict.

Kharrazi dismissed the possibility of pursuing diplomatic solutions, asserting that the war could only end through economic pressure or military impact. His remarks came on the tenth day of the ongoing war between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, signaling Tehran’s firm stance against any ceasefire or negotiation efforts.

The statement follows reports that Iran considers the U.S.-Israel war effort a failure, while neighboring Azerbaijan has sent humanitarian aid to Iran, including food and medicine.