Iran's military declares victory in 40-day war against US, Israel

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Armed Forces declared victory in a 40-day war against the United States and Israel in a statement on April 8. According to the statement, the Iranian military struck U.S. military bases in the Middle East and key Israeli military, security, and economic targets over the past 40 days, inflicting significant casualties and economic losses. The headquarters claimed it has seized complete initiative in the conflict. It also asserted that the U.S. and Israel have accepted ceasefire conditions proposed by Iran. "Iran has proven its ability to defeat the enemy at any level," the statement said, adding that the country is prepared for a "more intense, prolonged, and extensive war."