A war-like situation seems to be developing between Iran and America. Iran’s army chief Major General Amir Hatami issued a strict warning to his opponents on Thursday. He said that if any ground military action was taken against Iran, the response would be extremely lethal. Iran claims that its army is fully prepared to face every kind of attack and not a single enemy soldier will be able to escape and go back.
What warning has Iran’s army chief given?
Major General Amir Hatami said that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared for both attack and defense. He warned that if Washington launched any ground military operation, all America’s allies in the Middle East would be targeted. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that they will not get trapped in the cycle of war and negotiations and will give a strong response to the US-Israeli attack. The army has instructed its officers to keep a close watch on every movement of the enemy and exercise utmost caution. Iran believes that America does not have complete information about their military power and their bases are safe.
What is the current position of US forces in the region?
In view of the tension in the Middle East, America has significantly increased its military strength. US President Donald Trump has also said that he will continue to hit Iran hard. At present the US military presence in the area is as follows:
Area/Unit Military Details Total Troops Approximately 40,000 troops deployed Israeli F-22 Raptor fighter jets deployed Arabian Sea 82nd Airborne Division presence Gulf of Oman US Navy Amphibious Group deployed Baghdad Embassy Security alert issued for the next 24-48 hours
What effect is this tension having on the Gulf countries?
This conflict between Iran and America is directly impacting other Gulf countries as well. Recently, drone and missile attacks have been targeted at Kuwait. At the same time, UAE has successfully faced missile threats by increasing its security. The US Embassy in Baghdad has expressed fear of terrorist attacks, which has increased concerns among expatriates and locals living there. Iran has made it clear that this conflict could be disastrous for the entire region.