Iran is escalating its rhetoric against the United States, warning that American and Israeli forces will ultimately be forced to leave the Middle East “without any achievements,” even as tensions rise over maritime control and military positioning. Esmail Qaani, head of Iran’s Quds Force, said the “integrated front of resistance” remains active across the region and prepared for further confrontation. He invoked past conflicts in Yemen and the Red Sea, arguing that external powers have historically failed to secure lasting outcomes. The remarks come as Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to restrict Iranian-linked shipping, part of a broader effort to counter Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.