Iran parliament speaker Kalibaf says US used more firepower in Iran than in Vietnam War
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Kalibaf said U.S. firepower used in attacks on Iran exceeded the amount deployed during the Vietnam War. He called the conflict a "war of wills" and said Iran must reach a level of deterrence. His comments follow U.S.-Israeli strikes that began on Feb. 28.
Key Facts
- Kalibaf said Iran must reach "a certain level of deterrence" to avoid entering a cycle of war, peace and war's corrosive effect.
- He said Iran's people had stood firm and the enemy had achieved no result.
- The Vietnam War began in 1955, with the United States entering combat directly in 1965 and withdrawing its last combat troops in 1973.
Vietnam Comparison
Kalibaf said U.S. firepower used in Iran exceeded what Washington deployed during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War began in 1955, with the United States supporting South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam and entering combat directly in 1965. Washington withdrew its last combat troops from Vietnam in 1973. Kalibaf called the current conflict a "war of wills" and said Iran's people stood firm and the enemy achieved no result.
Deterrence Call
Kalibaf said Iran must reach a certain level of deterrence to avoid a cycle of war, peace and war's corrosive effect. He said the country should move on the path of stability. His remarks were reported by Iranian media after the U.S.-Israeli attacks that began on Feb. 28.
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Iran parliament speaker Kalibaf says US used more firepower in Iran than in Vietnam War
