Iranian official accuses U.S. of plotting invasion as regional diplomats push for ceasefire deal
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalehbanaf accused the United States of planning a ground attack on Iranian soil, warning against any invasion while regional diplomats in Islamabad and Beirut seek an end to hostilities. The U.S., meanwhile, maintains its stance that it has no plans for direct military intervention but continues diplomatic engagement with key allies including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who emphasized the need for de-escalation through dialogue rather than confrontation.
Key Points
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1Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaft accused the United States of plotting an imminent ground attack despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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2The accusations followed reports that a US warship carrying approximately 3,500 military personnel arrived in the Middle East region on March 29-31st. Iranian officials warned American troops would be met with fire upon their arrival to prevent any invasion.
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Iranian officials accuse the United States of plotting an imminent ground attack despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
— [Taipeitimes]A top Iranian official warned American troops would be 'set on fire' if they invade, as regional diplomats in Pakistan seek to end a month-long war between Iran and Israel. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf dismissed US claims of seeking diplomacy while noting the arrival of 3500 military personnel.
— [Startribune]Iran's parliament speaker accused Washington of plotting an attack on Iranian soil after reports that American troops were preparing to land in Iran, despite talks about diplomatic resolution. The comments followed a month-long aerial conflict and arrived as the US warship with 3500 personnel entered Middle Eastern waters.
— [Lemonde.fr]"Iranian forces are waiting for Americans on their soil so they can rain fire upon them," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned, highlighting escalating tensions across the region following reports of US boots landing in Iran and a monthlong war between Tehran's ally Israel.
— [Vaticannews.va]"Iran parliament speaker says U.S. planning ground attack" - The article notes that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused Washington on Sunday, March 29 of plotting an invasion despite diplomatic talks and the arrival in Middle Eastern waters by a US warship with around 3500 military personnel.
— [Al-monitor]Iran's parliament speaker accused President Donald Trump of secretly planning a ground attack while publicly promoting diplomacy after US forces arrived with approximately 3,500 personnel in the Middle East. This statement follows over a month of aerial bombardment by Iran and Israel against Iranian targets ahead of regional talks scheduled for Monday to address escalating tensions involving Gulf states and energy markets.