U.S. Increases Troops, Trump Issues Ultimatum, Iran Claims Ground Forces at "Peak Readiness"
The commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces, Mohammad Karami, stated on the 22nd that the ground forces are at the peak of morale and combat readiness, fully prepared to decisively retaliate against any infringement on the nation's borders.
He stated that any actions by aggressors will be met with a strong counterattack. Regardless of the level of aggression, the ground forces will deliver extremely swift and devastating strikes.
According to U.S. sources on the 19th, at least 2,200 soldiers from the U.S. 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are expected to depart from San Diego in the coming days aboard the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship, heading to the Middle East. Additionally, at least one other ship is expected to accompany them, meaning thousands of sailors will also be deployed.
On the 21st, U.S. President Trump demanded that Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, or else U.S. forces would destroy all major power plants within Iran.
Furthermore, according to U.S. sources on the 20th, U.S. Department of Defense officials have developed detailed preparation plans for deploying U.S. ground forces to Iran. However, the White House is currently taking a cautious stance, stating that there are "no plans" to immediately send ground forces. (Reporter: Yu Peng, Li Jiannan)
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is on high alert, ready to respond decisively to any aggression against its borders. The U.S. Marine Corps is deploying at least 2200 troops from San Diego to the Middle East, with additional naval support expected. President Trump has demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face destruction of its power plants. The Pentagon has developed plans for potential ground troop deployment to Iran, though the White House remains cautious about immediate action.
- Iran's ground forces are at peak readiness to respond to any aggression.
- At least 2200 U.S. Marines are set to deploy from San Diego to the Middle East.
- President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. Department of Defense has prepared plans for deploying ground forces to Iran.