Iran is a position to put United States through a "test".

According to top US General, the future of United States depends on whether it will pass or fail the test set by Iran.

"This country will be tested by Iran".

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen said United States will be tested by the Islamic Republic of Iran. US power and influence depended on this test.

Despite wishes of some US politicians, General Mullen affirmed that "Iran is not going away."