In response to the statements made by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against the Islamic State, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the United States is facing a humiliating defeat. In a post on the X social network late on Friday evening, Ghalibaf recalled the historical attempts of the conquerors, which were aimed at the destruction of ancient civilizations. "Throughout history, we, the Iranians, have always faced those who declared themselves rulers of the universe and sought to wipe out ancient civilizations from the face of the earth. "They came with pride and enthusiasm, and left disgraced and dishonored," he wrote. "Those who want to inherit Alexander's glory will share Valerian's fate. you will have to kneel down," added the head of the Iranian parliament. Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in BC. In the 4th century, and the Roman emperor Valerian AD. In 260, the Persian king Shapuh I was captured after his defeat in the Battle of Edesia. In Iran, this historical episode is often mentioned as a symbol of humiliating a powerful opponent. Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that Iran has "completely lost control over the Strait of Hormuz". As an argument, he pointed to the recovery of oil exports from the Persian Gulf countries in September.