Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), responded to claims by US officials characterizing potential conflict with Iran as a "civilizational war." Rezaei dismissed this framing by drawing parallels to historical events, specifically the Sasanian king Shapur I’s victory over Rome. This reference underscores Iran’s assertion of strength and resilience against foreign powers throughout history. Rezaei effectively uses the ancient defeat of Rome as evidence to challenge the US narrative. He implies the US should heed history's lessons regarding the consequences of aggression against Iran. This rhetorical tactic aims to discredit the perceived US threat and reaffirm Iran's sovereignty and cultural endurance in the face of external pressure in Tehran.