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Iran warns US ‘secretly plotting’ ground war while feigning diplomacy
Tehran is said to be mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by Washington
29.03.2026
By News Desk
Source:https://thecradle.co/articles/iran-warns-us-secretly-plotting-ground-war-while-feigning-diplomacy
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US on 29 March of “secretly planning” a ground invasion of Iran while pretending to seek negotiations.
“The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue while secretly planning a ground attack,” Ghalibaf said in a statement.
“Our men are waiting for the arrival of the American soldiers on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional allies once and for all,” he added.
The parliament speaker went on to say that “Washington and its allies are struggling with mounting challenges, including military setbacks and economic strain, while their initial objective in the war has failed to materialize.”
“Iran will not accept demands amounting to surrender and will continue its course until achieving victory. The outcome of the conflict would serve as a lasting lesson for any future aggressors.”
Ghalibaf’s comments come two days after an Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency that Tehran is mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by the US army against the Islamic Republic.
“With the growing speculation about the possibility of a historical folly by the US in launching a ground invasion on the southern front of Iran, a wave of enthusiasm has emerged among Iranian ground fighters to create a historical hell for the Americans on Iranian soil,” the source said.
The Washington Post reported over the weekend that the US is preparing for weeks of “limited” ground operations against Iran. Thousands of additional troops have been ordered to the region.
“It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality. It does not mean the president has made a decision,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement in response to questions about the report.
According to a recent Axios report, Washington is preparing options for a “final blow” in the Iran war, involving ground forces and massive bombing.
The options include invading Kharg Island, where the majority of Iran’s oil exports are processed, and Larak Island, described as a strategic post that strengthens Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources familiar with US intelligence told CNN on 25 March that Iranian forces have been fortifying Kharg Island and “laying traps” in anticipation of a US decision to launch a ground assault.
“We’re waiting for them,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News host earlier this month after being asked if Tehran was “afraid” of a ground invasion.
US-Israeli attacks continue across Tehran and other provinces at an unprecedented scale, with hundreds of civilians reported killed in recent days and the overall death toll reaching into the thousands since the start of the war.
Tehran is said to be mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by Washington
29.03.2026
By News Desk
Source:https://thecradle.co/articles/iran-
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US on 29 March of “secretly planning” a ground invasion of Iran while pretending to seek negotiations.
“The enemy publicly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue while secretly planning a ground attack,” Ghalibaf said in a statement.
“Our men are waiting for the arrival of the American soldiers on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional allies once and for all,” he added.
The parliament speaker went on to say that “Washington and its allies are struggling with mounting challenges, including military setbacks and economic strain, while their initial objective in the war has failed to materialize.”
“Iran will not accept demands amounting to surrender and will continue its course until achieving victory. The outcome of the conflict would serve as a lasting lesson for any future aggressors.”
Ghalibaf’s comments come two days after an Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency that Tehran is mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by the US army against the Islamic Republic.
“With the growing speculation about the possibility of a historical folly by the US in launching a ground invasion on the southern front of Iran, a wave of enthusiasm has emerged among Iranian ground fighters to create a historical hell for the Americans on Iranian soil,” the source said.
The Washington Post reported over the weekend that the US is preparing for weeks of “limited” ground operations against Iran. Thousands of additional troops have been ordered to the region.
“It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality. It does not mean the president has made a decision,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement in response to questions about the report.
According to a recent Axios report, Washington is preparing options for a “final blow” in the Iran war, involving ground forces and massive bombing.
The options include invading Kharg Island, where the majority of Iran’s oil exports are processed, and Larak Island, described as a strategic post that strengthens Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources familiar with US intelligence told CNN on 25 March that Iranian forces have been fortifying Kharg Island and “laying traps” in anticipation of a US decision to launch a ground assault.
“We’re waiting for them,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News host earlier this month after being asked if Tehran was “afraid” of a ground invasion.
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