The conflict in West Asia is deepening with every passing day. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made sharp remarks citing the example of Vietnam War amidst the ongoing tension with America. He said that just as the American leadership used to give statements that were different from the ground reality during the Vietnam War, a similar situation is being seen today with Iran also.
In his statement, Abbas Araghchi referred to the Five O’Clock Follies, which was the name given to the US military’s daily press briefings in Saigon in the 1960s. In these briefings, victory in the war was claimed, whereas the actual situation was the opposite. More than 50 thousand American soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War and overall about 3 million people lost their lives.
What did the Iranian Foreign Minister say on Vietnam War?
The Iranian Foreign Minister said that even at that time, American General William Westmoreland had returned to the country and assured that the war was progressing and victory was near. But this perception was completely shattered after the Tet Offensive in January 1968, when North Vietnam and the Vietcong simultaneously attacked more than 100 cities.
Comparing the current situation, Araghchi said that even today a difference is visible between the American government and the ground reality. He claimed that while America is talking about the destruction of Iran’s air defense system, an F-35 fighter plane had to make an emergency landing after the Iranian attack.
What did America say on F 35 fighter plane?
On this incident, US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins said that an F-35 aircraft has made a safe landing at a regional airbase after a mission over Iran and the matter is being investigated.
Araghchi also said that contrary to claims about the deployment of US warships, aircraft carriers such as USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln have withdrawn from their forward positions. However, according to the information, after the fire in USS Gerald R Ford, it is being taken to the island of Crete in Greece for repairs. It is being said that this incident was not related to the war.
What claim does Iran make on American losses?
Iran claims that so far 13 American soldiers have died and about 200 have been injured in the current conflict. Whereas in Iran, more than 1400 people have lost their lives and 18000 people have been injured. According to the report, the US has also lost 12 MQ9 Reaper drones in this conflict and four other manned aircraft have also crashed in the month of March.
Vietnam War and Tet Offensive
This war fought between North Vietnam (leftist) and South Vietnam (supported by America) was related to the politics of the Cold War. In this, America intervened to stop the spread of leftism, while the Soviet Union and China supported North Vietnam. This war lasted from 1955 to 1975 and North Vietnam ultimately won.
Millions of people lost their lives in this war and America suffered huge losses militarily, economically and politically. At the same time, the Tet Offensive is considered to be the turning point of the Vietnam War, which decided the direction of America’s withdrawal. In 1968, a major military operation took place, which was called Tet Offensive.
In this, North Vietnam and the Vietcong suddenly launched widespread attacks on South Vietnam and American bases during the Tet festival. Although the US and South Vietnam foiled these attacks militarily, the psychological impact of the incident was profound. This shook the American public’s confidence in the war and made it clear that winning the Vietnam War was not easy.
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