'Waiting for their arrival': Iran dares US ground invasion on Kharg Island
Iran warned the United States of severe consequences if it attempts a ground invasion of Kharg Island, a key oil hub handling 90% of the country's crude exports. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that its citizens are 'counting down the minutes' to welcome American troops, indicating heightened tensions between the two nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the US would face repercussions for any aggressive actions in the region.