"The Enemy Plans a Ground Invasion": Iranian Parliament Speaker Issues Defiant Warning to U.S.

As the 10-day clock ticks down, the region remains on a knife-edge. While Trump projects confidence in a "deal," Qalibaf’s message suggests that Tehran is bracing for, and perhaps even inviting, a localized ground war. Amidst the highest regional tensions in decades, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued a dramatic communique on Sunday, warning the Iranian people that the United States is secretly plotting a ground invasionwhile publicly feigning an interest in diplomacy.

In a sharp letter published Sunday morning, Qalibaf accused Washington of strategic duplicity. "The enemy openly sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly plans a ground attack," Qalibaf wrote. He warned that Iranian armed forces are prepared for a direct confrontation: The Speaker’s comments highlight a massive disconnect between Tehran’s rhetoric and recent statements from President Trump.

* The Ultimatum: Just hours prior, Trump announced a 10-day extension of his ultimatum to Iran, claiming the delay was at Tehran's request and that "talks are progressing very well." 

* The 15-Point Plan: Qalibaf dismissed these diplomatic overtures as an attempt by the U.S. to "achieve through diplomacy what it could not achieve through war," specifically referencing a 15-point proposal delivered via Pakistan that demands the removal of enriched uranium and the cessation of Iran’s ballistic missile program. 

* Ongoing Strikes: Qalibaf remained defiant on the military front, stating, "Our launches continue, our missiles will not stop, and our determination has only grown."


The fiery rhetoric comes as the Pentagon bolsters its regional footprint. Reports indicate the arrival of 5,000 U.S. personnel, comprising 2,500 Marines and 2,500 sailors, aboard the USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group. Pentagon officials have reportedly acknowledged preparations for "limited ground operations," which could include integrated raids by special operations and conventional infantry. (Read More)