During an interview with Izvestia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the United States' difficulties in managing its conflict with Iran. He remarked on President Donald Trump's earlier declaration to 'destroy Iran as a civilization,' asserting that such ambitions are unrealistic. Lavrov highlighted that Iran's nuclear program has been consistently monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has found no evidence of military intentions. He also criticized US demands for Iran to abandon its nuclear aspirations and to maintain open access to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that these expectations were already met before the onset of US and Israeli aggression. Furthermore, Lavrov questioned the validity of certain US political figures' interpretations of Christian values, suggesting that they lack substantive arguments to justify their actions. He concluded that the US's approach has failed to gain support, both within the country and abroad.