PANews reported on March 31 that, according to CCTV News, Ibrahim Zolfagari, spokesman for the Hatem Anbia Central Command of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated that the strategic miscalculations of the United States and Israel regarding the situation in Iran are leading to their destruction, and any attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz will be futile. The spokesman stated that the miscalculations by US and Israeli leaders have led them to attempt to assess Iran's strength using material measures. He emphasized that this flawed calculation resulted in their inability to foresee the strong resistance displayed by the Iranian people and armed forces. The spokesman stated that the US and Israel are attempting to force Iran to surrender through propaganda warfare, the display of so-called advanced weaponry, and the assassination of Iranian children, women, scientists, and senior commanders. He clearly stated that the US and Israel's desire to control the Strait of Hormuz will never be realized.