Iran has sharpened its post-war message after Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Supreme Leader, called for foreign forces to leave the region and blamed outside militaries for continued instability. His remarks came as Tehran praised its armed forces, public resilience and regional allies while arguing that Gulf states can secure themselves without Western troops. The comments also follow fresh IRGC criticism of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Is Iran now trying to turn its battlefield narrative into a wider push for regional dominance?