Iran threatens ground invasion of US-allied neighbours if Trump resumes attacks
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 19:58 · Archive
Iran has threatened to invade neighbouring US allies if Donald Trump resumes attacks after November's midterm elections.
Iran has threatened to launch ground invasions of neighbouring US-allied countries if Donald Trump resumes attacks, according to reports cited by the Wall Street Journal. The Iranian government has fortified nuclear and military sites along its borders and is preparing its civilian population for a potential renewed conflict ahead of the US midterm elections in November.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Iranian officials have said forces 'could conduct land incursions into neighbouring countries'. The country shares borders with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Turkmenistan, several of which have backed the US since the conflict began in February. Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, warned that Iran could also target data centres, cables and artificial intelligence facilities across the region.
The Iranian government has begun preparing civilians for renewed conflict through political rallies, sending troops to read war stories to schoolchildren, and teaching civilians how to use handheld anti-aircraft weapons. Billboards have advertised sniper courses and training in shoulder-fired missile systems. US President Donald Trump last week promised not to attack Iran before the midterms, but sources reportedly say the country is preparing for possible attacks after the elections.
How it is being reported
- Iran 'threatens ground invasions of US-allied neighbours' if Donald Trump’s war continuesIranian officials have reportedly threatened to launch ground invasions of neighbouring US allies as a retaliatory measure is Trump resumes attacks on IranThe Mirror · 13 Oct, 19:43
- Iran 'threatens ground invasion of neighbouring countries if US resumes attacks'The Islamic Republic is said to be bolstering its defences and rallying supporters ahead of the US midterm elections in November.Daily Mail · 13 Oct, 12:40
In this story: Iran · Donald Trump · United States · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates · Mohsen Rezaei · Wall Street Journal
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