Iran Official Says Country Ready for U.S. Ground Invasion, Unveils New Missile

A senior Iranian advisor has stated that Iran is prepared for a potential U.S. ground invasion and has been planning for such a conflict for decades. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a media advisor to Iran’s government, made the comments as reports emerged of strikes targeting the city of Khorramabad in western Iran. Marandi also announced the introduction of a new missile, though details about its capabilities were not disclosed. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran has long invested in its missile program, viewing it as a key deterrent against foreign military action. Marandi’s statement that Iran “welcomes” a land invasion appears to be a show of defiance, suggesting that any ground incursion would be met with prepared defenses. There has been no official confirmation from U.S. officials regarding any planned invasion. The situation remains fluid, with both nations engaged in rhetoric and military posturing. The strikes in Khorramabad have not been fully explained, and it is unclear who carried them out. Iran’s missile capabilities have been a point of contention in international relations, with Western nations expressing concern over their potential to carry nuclear warheads. Iran maintains that its missile program is for defensive purposes only.