In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed an important update late Tuesday: despite reportedly sending hundreds of missiles at Israel, Iran still has not secured a single Southeastern Conference (SEC) title.

“It’s certainly disappointing for them,” said Pentagon spokesperson Admiral Karen Falk. “You’d think with all that firepower, they could at least make a playoff run in the SEC East. But alas, not a single championship—no football, no basketball, not even baseball. It’s been a rough couple of decades for their program.”

This revelation comes as Iran continues to invest heavily in its military operations and ballistic missile program. Despite their vast arsenal, their inability to clinch any SEC wins has led analysts to question Iran’s long-term strategy. “You know, it’s one thing to have a strong missile program, but you’ve got to have a strong recruiting class,” said ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. “And from what we’re seeing, Iran’s bench is pretty thin.”

Critics of the Iranian regime are taking full advantage of this failure. “You can launch as many missiles as you want, but until you can beat Georgia on their home turf, can you really call yourself a contender?” asked legendary youth football coach, Three Year Letterman. “This is the SEC we’re talking about, not some second-rate conference like the Big Ten.”

Experts suggest that one of the primary reasons Iran is falling behind is its lack of head coach stability. While American powerhouse programs like Georgia, LSU, and Alabama have benefited from long-standing coaching dynasties, Iran is still struggling to figure out if they want to be a pro-military-run football program or a defensive juggernaut led by a top-tier coaching staff.

In a rare press conference, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the issue head-on, acknowledging Iran’s shortcomings in the SEC. “We’ve done a lot of work on our offensive and defensive lines, but somehow, Nick Saban just keeps getting better recruits,” Khamenei lamented. “If we could just get our passing game in order, who knows? Maybe we could at least win a bowl game.”

As the international community continues to grapple with the implications of Iran’s actions in the Middle East, some hope that this lack of athletic achievement might lead to a de-escalation of conflict. “If they just focused on getting a strong SEC title contender together,” mused an unnamed diplomatic source, “we might have a shot at peace. Because let’s be honest—nothing unites people like a good ol’ college football rivalry.”

Until then, the U.S. and Israel will continue to monitor Iran’s activities closely, secure in the knowledge that while their missile game may be strong, their chances of beating Georgia or LSU for an SEC title remain laughably slim.