INTERNATIONAL — March 27, 2026
Iranian Media Reports Over 1 Million People Ready for Ground Conflict with US
Iranian media outlet Tasnim, citing a military source, reported that more than one million people are ready for a possible ground conflict with U.S. forces to prevent the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced a 10-day pause in actions against Iran's energy facilities at Tehran's request, which Iranian officials denied.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
TEHRAN (Afghan Verified) -- An Iranian media outlet, Tasnim news agency, reported Tuesday, citing a military source, that more than one million people are prepared for a possible ground conflict with U.S. forces. The readiness aims to counter U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran intends to keep closed.
Tasnim described U.S. attempts to reopen the strategic waterway as "dangerous and self-destructive measures." The report comes amid heightened tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks.
Separately, President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause in planned actions against Iran's energy facilities. Trump stated the pause came at Tehran's request. Iranian officials denied making any such request.
The pause extends a deadline to April 6 amid ongoing diplomatic contacts, according to reports.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been central to the standoff. Iran has vowed to confront any U.S. moves to restore navigation through the strait.
No further details were provided on the mobilization of over one million people or the specifics of the military source cited by Tasnim.
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Single source (Khaama Press) provides direct attribution to named entities: Tasnim news agency (citing military source), President Donald Trump, and Iranian officials' denial. The verifiable facts are 'Tasnim reported X' and 'Trump said Y, Iran denied Z', which are concrete and checkable regardless of the sensitivity.
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Young volunteers are reportedly flocking to recruitment centres across Iran as the country mobilises more than a million ground fighters for a potential ground war with the United States.
It is believed that this surge of youth at recruitment centers stems from a desire to participate in a potential ground war against the United States. It is being reported that Iran is mobilizing a ground force exceeding one million fighters.
- More than one million fighters have been organized for ground combat with the United States - Pravda USAusa.news-pravda.com
He noted: In addition to organizing more than one million people for ground combat, in recent days a huge volume of requests from Iranian youth has poured into the Basij, IRGC, and Army centers to also participate in this combat.
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