SECURITY — March 29, 2026
Iran Parliament Speaker Warns of Readiness for Any US Ground Troops
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Iranian forces are ready for any US ground troop entry amid rising tensions. He claimed Trump's plan to break Iran failed and accused the US of preparing escalation despite diplomatic rhetoric.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iranian armed forces are prepared for any US ground troop entry into Iranian territory amid escalating military tensions.
Ghalibaf claimed that former US President Donald Trump's plan to break Iran had failed, with Washington failing to achieve its strategic objectives despite fighting, economic pressure and escalation. He said the war had damaged major symbols of American military power and contributed to instability in global energy markets.
Ghalibaf accused the US of publicly pursuing diplomacy while privately preparing for military escalation. He referenced US reports indicating that the Pentagon is preparing contingency options for ground operations in Iran, including special operations and conventional infantry.
The speaker noted that the USS Tripoli and additional US Marines and sailors have arrived in the region as part of a reinforced US military posture.
Ghalibaf also mentioned that Pakistan, Turkey and Arab states have tried to encourage de-escalation, but those efforts are struggling.
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Reliability assessment
Single source provides direct, on-record attribution to named public figure (Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf) with concrete details; additionally references Reuters on Pentagon planning. 'X said Y' is reliably attributable.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "sharp warning" (mild emotional framing of Ghalibaf's statement); "hardening of rhetoric" (opinion language on Tehran's stance); "existential confrontation" (advocacy phrasing framing the conflict).
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Iranian Parliament’s Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Iranian forces are ready for the arrival of US troops. In remarks carried by IRNA news agency, Ghalibaf rebuked Trump for expressing willingness to negotiate with Iran
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the U.S. of sending messages about possible negotiations while secretly planning to send in its ground forces, adding that Iran was ready to respond if U.S. troops deployed.
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- Iran-US war latest: Tehran says army is ‘waiting’ for ground ...independent.co.uk
Iranian armed forces are waiting for a ground invasion by US troops and are ready to “set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever” speaker of Iran’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
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