TEHRAN WARNS WASHINGTON AGAINST A GROUND INVASION: IF THE AMERICANS START THE WAR, WE WILL BE THE ONES TO END IT
A high-ranking Iranian diplomatic source warned of the repercussions of any potential US ground military intervention on Iranian soil, emphasizing that Tehran would have the final say in determining the outcome of any such confrontation.
The source stated in a press briefing, “If the Americans launch a ground operation, we will be the ones to end it,” in a clear show of force reflecting the Iranian leadership’s confidence in the capabilities of its armed forces.
These statements come amidst escalating tensions between the two countries, with US President Donald Trump announcing that Washington would carry out devastating strikes against Iran within the next three weeks.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Higseth, in his remarks on Tuesday, did not rule out resorting to a ground operation as one of the available military options.
The United States and Israel had opened a joint military front on February 28th, launching strikes targeting vital sites on Iranian territory, including the capital, Tehran.
In response, Iran continues its military retaliation with strikes targeting Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, a scenario that portends a shift towards unprecedented regional instability.