Iran army chief orders close monitoring of US, Israeli movements ahead of potential invasion
April 2, 2026
Middle East Eye
Iran army chief orders close monitoring of US, Israeli movements ahead of potential invasion Iran’s army chief has ordered commanders to closely track US and Israeli movements, warning of preparations to counter any potential ground invasion. The official news agency IRNA published footage of Armed Forces chief Amir Hatami meeting senior military leaders, where he outlined the directive.
“If the enemy attempts to carry out ground operations, not a single person should survive,” IRNA summarised Hatami as saying. “It is necessary to monitor the movements and actions of the enemies with utmost accuracy, moment by moment, and implement plans to counter the enemy’s methods of attack,” the summary adde
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