Stories
Iran Dares US: 'Fight on Ground if You Have Guts'; Asia Stirred by Challenge
N
News18•20-09-2026, 22:38
Iran Dares US: 'Fight on Ground if You Have Guts'; Asia Stirred by Challenge
- •Iran has directly challenged the US, stating that if Washington is serious about war, it should send ground troops instead of just conducting airstrikes.
- •Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, questioned America's military strategy, emphasizing that decisive war outcomes are determined by ground forces.
- •Iran has conveyed conditions for ending the war to the US through Qatar and is awaiting a response from President Donald Trump.
- •Rezaei warned that if Iran's conditions are not met, the country is prepared for a decisive war.
- •Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy trade route, have raised international concerns and impacted crude oil prices.
Key Questions Answered
Iran has presented a total of seven conditions to America through Qatari mediation, which include stopping the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iran's funds, and ending the US naval blockade.
Mohsen Rezaei questioned why the US relies solely on distant airstrikes and retreats, stating that decisive war outcomes require ground forces to enter Iranian soil.
Iran has not decided to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), though its stance may change in the future depending on further US actions.
