As the USS Gerald R. Ford retreats from the Iran war zone after a humiliating withdrawal, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard celebrates what it calls proof of “hollow” American power. In a fiery new statement, the IRGC vows endless payback, warning that the fate of Saddam Hussein now awaits Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu if the war continues to escalate. This report breaks down why Ford’s exit matters, how Iran is framing the retreat as a strategic victory, and what Tehran’s threats mean for the next phase of the U.S.-Iran-Israel confrontation.