Iran has mobilized over 1 million troops in response to potential U.S. ground operations, officials announced on March 26.
Iran’s Massive Troop Deployment
Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran assembled more than 1 million personnel to counter threats of a U.S. ground assault. Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated, “Threatening a ground war, we have organized over 1 million above that—it’s the largest voluntary militia force, alongside Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units, and regular army (Artesh) centers overwhelmed with youth demands to join.” Iranian leaders reflect this strong intent.
The spokesman added, “Even if the U.S. deploys its full ground forces, it’s a mistake—pushing Americans into a historical provocation by forcing uranium enrichment.” He continued, “If the U.S. seeks full-scale Hormuz Strait cooperation, that’s fine, but all their supply lines face strikes.”
U.S. Military Movements Escalate Tensions
U.S. declarations of war emerge through attacks on Iranian media drones and missiles. Iranian media launched drones via those channels, but special forces personnel strikes now induce fear among leaders.
Iran’s nuclear envoy expressed, “A ground war poses greater threats, so we can’t abandon bigger deals. We sense the youth’s voices everywhere and strike accordingly.” This marks the first time the envoy registered online.
Following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran opening after March 28, Iran’s nuclear envoy leads online efforts.
Amid cooperation with Iran, the U.S. maintains strike intentions. Recently, the U.S. dispatched approximately 5,000 Navy personnel and 2,000 troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
Transport Plane Suspected in Arms Delivery
Flight data from Russia’s Rostics analysis reveals a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport plane landed at a UAE air base around 9:45 a.m. on March 26 Moscow time. The aircraft, suspected of carrying bunker-busting munitions for strikes on Abdabi nuclear fuel and gas plants, reached target altitude before descending.
By 10:20 a.m., it passed Saudi airspace en route to the UAE base. No abnormal exit or entry occurred.
The Globemaster III transports both personnel and munitions. The U.S. urgently responds from Afghanistan and Iraq bases.
Trump Extends Attack Deadline
President Donald Trump extended the deadline for strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and energy infrastructure from 6 to 10 days until April 6, sources confirm. However, this avoids massive ground assaults.
Direct attacks on energy infrastructure loom large. U.S. media Axios reports the Defense Department views Iranian nuclear threats as acute, pursuing broad responses including ‘final blow’ operations against personnel.
