Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Armed Forces "Awaiting U.S. Ground Operation"

Odaily News According to Iranian sources on March 29, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated that while the U.S. publicly talks about negotiations, it is secretly planning a ground offensive. Ghalibaf said that Iran's armed forces are "awaiting" a U.S. ground attack and will "punish" its regional allies. Previously, U.S. sources indicated that the Pentagon is preparing for a "ground operation lasting several weeks" in Iran. It is currently unclear to what extent U.S. President Trump will approve the Pentagon's operational plan. (CCTV News)