Ground attack on Iran? 'Delusions of the enemy': Tehran unfazed by US threats

The commander of Iran's police border guard, Ali-Akbar Javidan, told the Tasnim news agency that claims of a US ground attack are 'delusions' and that Iran's borders are secure. Meanwhile, Iranian parliament spokesman Abbas Goudarzi criticized the 'Mecca Defense Agreement' between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, saying it does not solve regional problems. It was also reported that the US military fired at a ship that breached the blockade on Iran's ports, and Pakistan's defense minister said an agreement between the US and Iran is nearing.

Tehran dismisses US threats of a ground invasion. The commander of Iran's police border guard, Ali-Akbar Javidan, told the Iranian Tasnim news agency that 'claims about the possibility of a ground attack on Iran are delusions.' According to him, Iran's borders are secure, and the enemies who declared they would subdue the republic within three days have failed to disrupt the armed forces. He added that Iran has an abundance of soldiers and training is ongoing. Meanwhile, the spokesman for the Iranian parliament's administration, Abbas Goudarzi, attacked the 'Mecca Defense Agreement' signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, claiming it 'will not solve any of the problems of the region's countries.' He called the agreement 'a cry for the strength of the Islamic Republic' and a sign of defeat and weakening of the US position, adding that relying on Washington's promises is 'leaning on a mirage.' As part of the exchange of blows between the US military and Iran, American forces yesterday opened fire on a ship flying the Panamanian flag that tried to breach the blockade on Iran's ports. A US helicopter fired at the ship's rudder after its crew ignored warnings. No casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Pakistan's defense minister stated that 'we are nearing an agreement between the US and Iran,' amid negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz.