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The Iranian leader downplayed the impact of the strikes, insisting that the United States failed to achieve its goals and that Iran's missile attack on US forces in Qatar was a “retaliation” that largely failed to cause significant damage, with only one missile missing interception. His narrative seeks to bolster domestic support and project strength amid mounting challenges, but it appears disconnected from the actual military balance. The regime's efforts seem aimed at maintaining internal morale and rallying nationalist sentiment, despite clear setbacks on the battlefield and in nuclear capabilities.