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West to fail to defeat Russia and Iran, IRGC deputy commander tells TASS

In separate statements to TASS, Iranian officials including IRGC Deputy Commander General Hossein Maroufi and parliamentarian Alaeddin Boroujerdi assert that Western attempts to defeat Russia and Iran have failed and will continue to fail. Maroufi highlighted the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, while Boroujerdi claimed Iran's armed forces defeated the United States and Israel.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 5–9, 2026 Published Aug 15

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Iranian officials have dismissed Western efforts to defeat Russia and Iran, asserting that such attempts have failed and will not succeed in the future. In separate comments to TASS, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Deputy Commander General Hossein Maroufi and Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, addressed the ongoing confrontations between their countries and the West.

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General Maroufi, speaking at a farewell ceremony for the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, told TASS that "the West wanted to defeat Russia and Iran, but that's not going to happen." He described Iran-Russia relations as "a strategic partnership" and expressed confidence in the resilience of both nations against "opponents from the West."

In a separate interview with TASS, Boroujerdi focused on Iran's military confrontations with the United States and Israel. He claimed that Iran's armed forces "smashed the United States" despite the support of what he called the "Zionist regime" and the full potential of NATO. He also addressed Russia's situation in Ukraine, saying that Russia has "long been confronted with provocations by the United States and Western countries in Ukraine, and the last few years - with the war."

Both officials framed the West's actions as attempts to interfere in independent nations. Boroujerdi stated, "Americans see it as their goal to interfere in the affairs of every independent country and bring war to it." General Maroufi echoed this sentiment, noting that his country's "opponents from the West tried to strike at us together some time ago, but thanks to the wisdom and will of God, this was not destined to happen."

Key Claims

West will fail to defeat Russia and Iran: General Maroufi stated this in an interview with TASS.
Strategic partnership between Iran and Russia: Maroufi described the relationship as "a strategic partnership" and called Russia an "ally country."
Putin's visits to Iran: Maroufi noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Iran on several occasions.
Regular visits by Iranian officials to Russia: Maroufi said that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials regularly visit Russia.
Iran defeated the United States and Israel: Boroujerdi claimed that Iran's armed forces "smashed the United States" and defeated Israel "against all odds."
Western provocations against Russia in Ukraine: Boroujerdi said Russia has been confronted with provocations by the United States and Western countries in Ukraine, leading to war.
US goal to interfere in independent countries: Boroujerdi stated this as the US objective.

Perspectives

General Hossein Maroufi (IRGC Deputy Commander)

Maroufi emphasized the strength of Iran-Russia ties, describing them as a strategic partnership that has endured despite Western attempts to strike at both nations. He highlighted mutual visits by leaders as evidence of good neighborly relations.

Alaeddin Boroujerdi (Iranian Parliamentarian)

Boroujerdi focused on Iran's military success against the United States and Israel, attributing it to the Iranian people and armed forces. He also expressed solidarity with Russia's position in Ukraine, portraying both nations as victims of US-led interference.

How this outlet told it

TASS — English as of Jul 5, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC

Framing: Iran-Russia strategic partnership — Positive and cooperative

Facts Included:

Deputy commander of the IRGC General Hossein Maroufi stated that the West wanted to defeat Russia and Iran
Maroufi mentioned the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Iran on several occasions
Iranian officials regularly visit Russia

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TASS — English as of Jul 9, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC

Framing: Iran and Russia resisting Western provocations — Confrontational and defiant

Facts Included:

Iran's armed forces defeated the United States and Israel
Western provocations against Iran and Russia
US interference in independent countries
Russia's confrontation with US and Western countries in Ukraine

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe West wanted to defeat Russia and Iran, but that's not going to happen, according to General Hossein Maroufi.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 5, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
ClaimRelations between Iran and Russia are in the nature of a strategic partnership.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 5, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
ClaimRussian President Vladimir Putin has visited Iran on several occasions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 5, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
ClaimIranian officials regularly visit Russia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 5, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
ClaimIran's armed forces were able to defeat the United States and Israel, according to Alaeddin Boroujerdi.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 9, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
ClaimRussia has long been confronted with provocations by the United States and Western countries in Ukraine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 9, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
ClaimThe United States sees it as their goal to interfere in the affairs of every independent country and bring war to it.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jul 9, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15