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Iran Dares US: Send Ground Troops, Stop Air Strikes
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News18•20-09-2026, 18:48
Iran Dares US: Send Ground Troops, Stop Air Strikes
- •Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, challenged the US to launch a ground invasion instead of relying solely on air strikes.
- •Rezaei questioned why American ground forces avoid entering Iran, emphasizing that ground forces ultimately decide wars.
- •The remarks highlight the strategic gap between US air power reliance and Iran's focus on retaliating against US interests rather than facing a conventional ground invasion.
- •Rezaei warned that Iran has revised its military strategy and is prepared for a more intense response to any new US attack, targeting American bases and interests in the region.
- •Despite the challenge, diplomatic efforts continue, with Iran conveying conditions for ending the conflict to Washington via Qatar, while also signaling readiness for a "decisive war" if demands are rejected.
Key Questions Answered
Iran conveyed conditions to Washington through Qatar that include an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and the termination of the US naval blockade.
Mohsen Rezaei questioned why American forces continue to rely solely on air strikes instead of launching ground operations, arguing that ground forces ultimately determine the outcome of wars and challenging Washington's current military strategy limits.
Experts have noted that Iran's extensive mountainous terrain and large population present major military challenges, meaning that a large-scale ground offensive would require troops to enter and hold highly difficult territory.
