Reported claim

“Mohammad Mokhber compared Iran's military operation to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a battle in the early Islamic era where Muslim archers left their positions to collect spoils from the enemy, which led to the defeat of the Muslims.”

Held steady; reporting was consistent but did not move the assessment.

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