Iran Anticipates US Ground Invasion, Prepares for Possible Attack on New Supreme Leader

Iranian expectations of a future confrontation include a possible US ground invasion, according to a report from Tehran by correspondent Omar Hawash.

Hawash said Iranians also believe Israel is planning to assassinate the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The account describes perceived threats, rather than confirmed military plans.

Iran is preparing to respond with twice the force to any attack, according to Hawash, as it considers the prospect of both a ground offensive and an attempt to kill its highest leader.

The report did not specify when such a confrontation might occur or what form the threatened response would take. It also provided no details of the preparations against either scenario.