Iran’s powerful parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test the Islamic Republic’s determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Middle East.
“We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the generals have broke, the soldiers can’t fix; instead, they will fall victim to (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu’s delusions,” said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in an X post in English.
“Do not test our resolve to defend our land.”
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to the massive military buildup even as the Trump administration seeks talks with Iran.
