Iran signals readiness for 'US ground operations' as MoU expires
Iran said it is prepared for the possibility of US ground operations as a temporary memorandum of understanding with Washington expires. The statement signals a new phase in the region's military tensions.
Sources close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the country has stepped up defensive preparations along its border regions. Tehran maintains the agreed text contains no fixed time limit.
The statement follows signals that the US may increase its military presence in the region. Analysts say both sides appear to be trying to avoid direct confrontation, though the risk calculus could shift quickly.
Diplomatic channels in the region remain open, but hardening rhetoric on both sides appears to be complicating mediation efforts. The international community has called for de-escalation.
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