Iran Anticipates US Ground Invasion, Warns of Stronger Response to Any Attack

Iranian expectations of a future confrontation include a possible US ground invasion and an Israeli attempt to assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei, identified in the account as the country’s new supreme leader.

Reporting from Tehran, correspondent Omar Hawash said Iranians anticipate that American forces could launch a ground invasion in any coming conflict.

Hawash also reported a belief among Iranians that Israel is planning to assassinate Khamenei. The account did not provide evidence of such a plan or identify the people expressing that assessment.

According to Hawash, Iran is preparing to respond with redoubled force to any attack. No details were given about the form that retaliation might take.

The report describes Iranian expectations and preparations, rather than confirmed US or Israeli decisions. It offered no timetable for a possible confrontation.