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Iran warns against U.S. launching ground operation

Iran issued a warning to the U.S., against a possible ground invasion as both sides continue to launch air and missile strikes. Holly Williams has the latest. Grouped from 11 articles across 8 sources.

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CBS NewsMar 30, 2026, 12:30 PM

Iran warns against U.S. launching ground operation

Iran issued a warning to the U.S., against a possible ground invasion as both sides continue to launch air and missile strikes. Holly Williams has the latest.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 9:15 AM

Pentagon readies ‘for weeks of US ground operations’ in Iran

Uncertainty looms over Trump's approval of the Pentagon's plans for limited ground operations in Iran's strategic regions.

CBS NewsMar 30, 2026, 12:23 PM

Trump weighs sending U.S. forces into Iran for ground operation

With Marines and the Army's 82nd Airborne Division amassing in the Middle East, President Trump on Air Force One wouldn't confirm if U.S. forces will head into Iran for a ground operation, only saying, "I just have lots of alternatives." It comes as members of both parties have voiced concerns. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

The GuardianMar 29, 2026, 5:00 PM

Lawmakers react to reports Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran

Conflict shows signs of entering new, more dangerous phase as additional 3,500 US troops arrive in the Middle East US lawmakers responded to reports that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran , as thousands of US troops assemble in the Middle East and the conflict showed signs of entering a new, more dangerous phase. Officials told the Washington Post that a ground operation in Iran could be limited to raids by special operations forces and infantry troops, but it was unclear whether Donald Trump would approve any of the Pentagon’s plans. Continue reading...

DWMar 29, 2026, 2:37 AM

Iran war: Tehran warns US against ground assault

Iran says its forces are "waiting" for the arrival of US ground troops to "set them on fire." Meanwhile, Israel says it will further expand its "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon.

ABC AustraliaMar 29, 2026, 7:55 PM

Live: Iran threatens to retaliate if Pentagon orders ground operation

US media is reporting that the Pentagon is considering a weeks-long ground campaign in Iran. Follow our live coverage.

CBS NewsMar 30, 2026, 12:55 AM

Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation

"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.

Fox NewsMar 29, 2026, 12:25 PM

Iran responds to reports US weighing ground operations: 'We will never accept humiliation'

Iran's parliament speaker vows never to accept "humiliation" as the Pentagon reportedly prepares ground force options near the Strait of Hormuz for Trump.

The Globe and MailMar 29, 2026, 3:27 PM

Iran warns U.S. over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Iran said it was ready to respond to a U.S. ground attack, accusing Washington on Sunday of preparing a land assault even as it sought negotiations and as regional powers held talks in Pakistan to try to end the fighting.

NBC NewsMar 29, 2026, 2:07 PM

Sen. James Lankford doesn't rule out supporting ground operations in Iran

Sen. James Lankford did not rule out supporting putting U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, saying in an interview on NBC News’ "Meet the Press" that "we've got to be able to know what the objectives are and what they're actually carrying out."

NBC NewsMar 29, 2026, 11:14 AM

Iran says it's 'waiting' for possible U.S. ground assault as 3,500 troops arrive in Gulf

Iran said Sunday it is ready to face U.S. troops on the ground, accusing Washington of secretly planning an assault while seeking negotiations to end the war.“The enemy, openly, sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly is planning a ground attack,” said Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, according to state media outlet IRNA and state-affiliated Tasnim

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