"Will Cut Them Off": Iran General Warns US Against Ground Invasion
Iranian military leadership has issued a stern warning against any potential US ground intervention, asserting that their forces are at full combat readiness. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that indirect negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, though progress remains contingent on the US addressing past diplomatic grievances.
Why it matters
The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is critical for global energy security and international trade, as the ongoing blockade continues to disrupt oil exports and heighten geopolitical tensions.
The commander of the Iranian army's ground forces, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, issued a stern warning to Washington on Sunday, declaring that any foreign ground intervention would be met with swift and decisive action.Warning against any potential intrusion, Jahanshahi stated, "If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."According to state media reports, the commander highlighted Tehran's readiness to counter threats, asserting, "We will respond to any enemy action with a firm and deterrent response."Detailing the operational posture along the national frontiers, Jahanshahi emphasised that "Iranian army ground forces remain at full combat readiness, continuously monitoring movements and threats while firmly guarding the country's borders."Parallel to these military warnings from the army leadership, diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington remain strictly indirect."We are not currently negotiating with the United States; the exchange of messages takes place through intermediaries," Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said…
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