On Thursday, Al Jazeera, citing Tasnim News Agency, reported that amid growing speculation of a potential ground war with the United States, Iran has significantly intensified its military preparations along its southern borders, with an Iranian military source warning that any U.S. ground intervention would be a “historic mistake”; at the same time, there has been a notable surge in enthusiasm among Iranian youth to join the army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij forces, particularly in anticipation of possible escalation around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has stated it is fully prepared to counter any U.S. attempt to open the passage militarily and is capable of keeping it closed if necessary; meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has become “desperate” for a deal following military pressure and urged Tehran to accept an agreement swiftly, a claim rejected by Iranian officials, as reports indicate that Iran has mobilized over one million troops in readiness, underscoring the rising tensions and the looming risk of a broader regional conflict.
Iran has more than a million troops ready for a ground war with the US
