It has been more than four weeks since hostilities between America, Israel and Iran began; Nevertheless, there remains a persistent atmosphere of conflict and tension throughout the Middle East. Amidst this tension, there have been reports of the deployment of US troops in anticipation of a possible ground attack on Iran—news that has deeply angered the Iranian leadership. Tehran has clearly said that if any American soldier tries to launch a land attack on Iran, he will return home only in a coffin. He has sworn that he will throw the American army into the fire of war. Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, M.B. Ghalibaf gave a stern warning to America and said that Iran’s army is fully prepared for every kind of war. Here are five big news stories related to the Iran-US conflict:
Iran’s threat to America
Iran has reacted angrily to reports that US forces may launch ground operations in its territory. A senior Iranian official warned that if US forces launched a ground attack on Iran, “we will set them all on fire.” Additionally, Tehran published a stark threat—along with a photo of American troops—on the front page of a national newspaper, stating that “Every American soldier who comes to attack Iran on the ground will return home only in a coffin.”
Public rhetoric vs secret planning: Ghalibaf accuses US of double standards
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, M.B. Ghalibaf has accused America of double standards. He said that on one hand America publicly advocates diplomacy and talks about dialogue; But on the other hand, it is secretly—behind the scenes—preparing a ground attack on Iran. Giving a stern warning, he said that if tensions escalate in any way, Iran will give the strongest response; Furthermore, he stressed that Iran’s military is fully prepared for ground combat if necessary. Iran claims: ‘American AWACS shot down in Saudi Arabia’
Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iran on Friday (March 27, 2026) claimed that it has shot down a US E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, through a series of missile and drone strikes, on the US Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Iran’s state news agency also shared a photo of the US plane on social media platform X. Ten people were injured in this attack, out of which two are in critical condition.
Iran has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz: Navy Commander
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran’s Naval Commander has issued a major statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz. “No one else rules here; only we will take care of it. If they (America and Israel) try to enter here, we will not allow any ship to pass through there.”
Mediation efforts continue in Pakistan
Talks are set to take place between the US and Iran—mediated by Pakistan—to end the four-week-long conflict in the Middle East and establish peace. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister announced that Islamabad is happy to host talks between the US and Iran in the coming days. However, it is not yet clear whether these interactions will be direct or indirect. No statement has been issued yet by any party on this matter.
