Despite reported United States plans for ground operations against Iran, the Israeli government has stated its soldiers will not participate in any such ground assaults. Iran has issued a strong warning to the US against ground invasions, with its forces claiming readiness to confront and “set on fire” any arriving troops. Concurrently, Israel announced its intention to further expand its buffer zone in southern Lebanon.
Iran’s parliament speaker warned the United States against a ground invasion, threatening severe retaliation and increased attacks on U.S. allies if American troops enter Iran. Furthermore, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared Israeli and American educational facilities in the region as legitimate targets, demanding the U.S. condemn recent bombings of Iranian universities and compel Israel to cease its strikes. Several universities in the Middle East have already transitioned to remote learning due to the escalating conflict and perceived threats from Iran and its allied militias against U.S.-associated institutions.
John Q. Hosedrinker